ALAMANCE BATTLEGROUND STATE HISTORIC SITE u 5803 S. NC 62, Burlington, 336-227-4785, nchistoricsites.org/alamance Fed up with taxes, dishonest sheriffs, and illegal fees imposed by the British Crown, a band of backcountry farmers decided to fight back. Known as the Regulators, they battled with Royal Governor William Tryon’s militia on May 16, 1771. A key feature of the site is the Allen House, a log cabin built in 1780. A grandfather clock and a Chippendale-style desk that belonged to the original owner of the cabin are still in the house today. Free. Donations appreciated. ALAMANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 4777 S. NC 62, Burlington, 336-226-8254, alamancemuseum.org Experience the world of textile pioneer Edwin Michael Holt at this 19 th -century house museum. Period room settings and docent-hosted tours bring Holt’s work to life. The upper floor is home to rotating and temporary exhibits. Guided tour includes period outbuildings, summer kitchen, family cemetery and outdoor gardens. Free. AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ARTS & HISTORY CENTER 2381 Corporation Pkwy, Burlington, 336-343-2193, aacahcenter.org The center actively collects and preserves Alamance County’s African American history in many varied forms: cultural, architectural, artistic, familial, industrial, commercial, and generational. Individuals who’ve made a lasting impact on the county’s African American heritage are celebrated here.
HISTORY OF ALAMANCE COUNTY The Sissipihaw, a Native American tribe, first inhabited the area that, today, is Alamance County. In 1701, English explorer John Lawson visited the region and described the land as “extraordinarily rich” and that no man could have any reason to dislike it. Germans settled in what is nowwestern Alamance in 1740, establishing their own school. In 1756, Scotch-Irish settlers organized the area’s first Presbyterian church in Hawfields. Alamance County was named after Great Alamance Creek, site of the Battle of Alamance. On May 16, 1771, a group of backcountry farmers called the Regulators fought against Royal Governor William Tryon and the North Carolina militia. Although the Regulators lost, their tactics would later serve as a model for the colonists during the Revolutionary War. In 1849, Alamance County formed from Orange County. During the 19th century, Alamance County was a hub for the textile industry. The most notable textiles were plaids and corduroy. “Alamance Plaids” or “Glencoe Plaids” were used in everything from clothing to tablecloths. The town of Haw River was once known as the “Corduroy Capital of the World.”
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