“The Samuel Adams of North Carolina?”: Cornelius Harnett and the Revolution

Only dimly remembered today, Cornelius Harnett of Wilmington was recognized in his time as among North Carolina's most powerful and influential Patriot leaders. This lecture will explore what we can learn about the American Revolution in North Carolina, particularly the lower Cape Fear, by taking a closer look at Harnett's life.

Info: Explore "Witnesses to the Revolution: North Carolina and the War for Independence," a collaborative effort of Wilson Library and the Museum of History. The exhibit is located in Wilson Library at UNC. Then stay for Jason Stroud's talk about the unknown North Carolina Patriot, Cornelius Harnett.

Info: Discover North Carolina’s “Samuel Adams” in this talk held in conjunction with the exhibit "Witnesses to the Revolution: North Carolina and the War for Independence," a collaborative effort of Wilson Library and the Museum of History. Only dimly remembered today, Cornelius Harnett of Wilmington was recognized in his time as among North Carolina's most powerful and influential Patriot leaders. This lecture will explore what we can learn about the American Revolution in North Carolina, particularly the lower Cape Fear, by taking a closer look at Harnett's life.

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