From Hawks’ History of North Carolina, Vol. 2. Gives descriptions of the events surrounding the Tuscarora and allies revolt and attack upon the colonists along the Neuse and Pamlico Rivers. (Hawks had … [Read More...] about Entries Regarding the Indian Revolt of 1711
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What is the truth about the Lost Colony? – New insight into America’s oldest “mystery”
Recently, more than one television documentary has offered viewing audiences one spin after another about one of America's favorite historical mysteries–the Lost Colony. Through my work with Coastal … [Read More...] about What is the truth about the Lost Colony? – New insight into America’s oldest “mystery”
Craven County, North Carolina – Its Origin and Beginning
by Dr. Charles R. Hollowell (Includes Tuscarora Peace Treaty of 1712) … [Read More...] about Craven County, North Carolina – Its Origin and Beginning
Woodland Period Mortuary Variability in the Lower Roanoke River Valley: Perspectives from the Jordan’s Landing, Sans Souci and Dickerson Sites
by Charles L. Heath, RPA for Fort Bragg Cultural Resources Management Program, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg and Department of Anthropology, Research Laboratories of Archaeology - University of … [Read More...] about Woodland Period Mortuary Variability in the Lower Roanoke River Valley: Perspectives from the Jordan’s Landing, Sans Souci and Dickerson Sites
Excerpt from the Journal of John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell
According to Barnwell, Fort Hancock was designed for the Tuscaroras by a “runaway negro” slave named Harry. Also in this entry (representing one single day of Barnwell’s long campaign against the … [Read More...] about Excerpt from the Journal of John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell
SQUIRES Surname Research
The Squires surname is relevant to researching Coastal Carolina Indian history because it was a surname associated with the Indians at Mattamuskeet. Below, you will find a compilation of various data … [Read More...] about SQUIRES Surname Research
Just because it’s on a sign, doesn’t mean it’s true
If you're ever in the Old Burying Ground in Beaufort, NC and see this sign, just know it's wrong. The "Tuscarora War," which was actually an Indian War that included militants from multiple … [Read More...] about Just because it’s on a sign, doesn’t mean it’s true
Researching Indian Ancestry
One of the number one questions Coastal Carolina Indian Center gets via e-mail is how to find Indian ancestors, or how to determine the tribe of certain ancestors who were said to be Indian. This … [Read More...] about Researching Indian Ancestry
ELKS Surname Research Notes
The Elks surname is relevant to researching Coastal Carolina Indian history because it was the last recorded surname associated with the Hatteras Indians. Below, you will find a compilation of … [Read More...] about ELKS Surname Research Notes
1790 Coastal Carolina Indian Cross-Reference Database
IMPORTANT! Please note that individuals listed here are not necessarily Indian. They may be free blacks, mulattos, mestizos, or any other non-white citizens. This is just intended to be a potential … [Read More...] about 1790 Coastal Carolina Indian Cross-Reference Database
Cashie Series Ceramics from the Interior Coastal Plain of North Carolina, Circa AD 800—1725
by David S. Phelps, Coastal Archaeology Office, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC and Charles L. Heath, Cultural Resources Program*, Fort Bragg, NC. … [Read More...] about Cashie Series Ceramics from the Interior Coastal Plain of North Carolina, Circa AD 800—1725
Tuscarora Place Name Etymologies
by Dr. Blair A. Rudes – Translations of several Tuscarora place names. … [Read More...] about Tuscarora Place Name Etymologies