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America 250: A Big Milestone on the Horizon

The small Roanoke River town of Halifax, which claims the title “Birthplace of American Independence,” is the focal point of North Carolina’s America 250 observances. The two-year celebration kicked off in April 2024 at Halifax State Historic Site, which commemorates the Halifax Resolves, a document generally considered the first official act of any colony to sever ties with Great Britain.

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