The Historical Record
The Hemp Gatherers
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The Tuscarora, which means “Hemp Gatherers,” used the area around Raleigh as a hunting ground before European explorers North Carolina.
The Historical Record
Raleigh’s 1840 election riot
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Rioting on the once and future Grog Alley, also known as Hargett Street.
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Raleigh’s first black politician
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Looking back at Raleigh’s first African-American politician as America prepares to inaugurate its first African-American President.
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Andrew Johnson’s father, a hero in his own right
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Andrew Johnson’s father: bartender, janitor and church sexton. Died this week in 1812.
Editorial notes
Introduction
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Introducing a new Raleigh Public Record column and saying happy birthday to Raleigh.
