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OPINION
Decorating For Christmas No Simple Matter
I follow my mother’s rule: no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, that red-haired stepchild of a holiday, is squeezed ever tighter between jack-o-lanterns and Santa Claus.
First Thanksgiving In Florida, Not Massachusetts
According to the late historian, Michael Gannon (1927-2017), the first Thanksgiving actually occurred in St. Augustine, Fla., in 1565.
The Making of a Legend
This is another in the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026.
The Marriage of John and Abigail Adams
This is another in the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026.
One Deep Dive Led To Another, Then Another
When it comes to history, one thing follows another.
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Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
Since this is Veterans Day weekend, it seems an appropriate time to honor a group of American veterans of whom little is known. This is another in our series of articles from the SAR & DAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Veterans Day
This Saturday (Nov. 11th) is Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor all who have served in our nation's military.
Saratoga, Thanksgiving and the French Alliance
A Patriot victory at Saratoga, New York, was the impetus for the first nationally celebrated Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
Remembering a Lincolnton Icon
A week ago, just after midnight Friday morning (Nov. 3rd), a Lincolnton icon breathed his last breath in this world and slipped silently into the next. David Lowe was a Lincolnton icon. For years, he served as City Clerk and City Manager, and his efforts helped to make our city …
A Lincoln County Veterans’ Tribute
This speech was given at the Lincoln County Veterans’ Tribute on 28 October 2023 at the Ocean Drive Resort in North Myrtle Beach as part of the 1960-70 Class Reunion Celebration for Lincolnton High School.
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"Ramsour's Mill to Yorktown: The War for American Independence in NC"
This Saturday (Nov. 11th) at 2 PM at the Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E. Main Street in Lincolnton, the Lincoln County Historical Association will present a program with Dr. Stanley Carpenter tracing the history of the American War for Independence in North Carolina.
Benedict Arnold: Hero Turned Traitor
Benedict Arnold was both a hero and a traitor during America's War for Independence. He's the subject of this latest article in our series from the DAR & SAR leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Halloweening In The Boomer Era
When I think of jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treat, I’m a child in our small farming community. It’s the 1950s, and for at least a week before Oct. 31, farm families load costumed kids in the bed of their pickups to make the rounds.
Major William Chronicle
It's now less than three years away: on July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 1776 Declaration of Independence and America's 250th birthday. This is another in the Lincoln Herald's series of articles from the DAR & SAR telling a bit about our history and leading …
Government Must Act Against Chinese Practices
The American government must act now against China’s forced-labor practices. That’s the word Thursday from Kristi Ellis, the vice president of communications for the National Council of Textile Organizations.
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November 29, 2023