Events

  The first Provincial Congress to be held in America in open defiance of royal authority was conducted in the Craven County Court House, New Bern, NC during August 25 – 27, 1774 and was a significant contribution to the American Revolutionary movement. The courthouse was located at the current intersection of Middle & Broad Streets until destroyed by fire in January 1861. Seventy-one (71) elected delegates representing 30 of 36 counties and 6 of 9 boroughs met in defiance of the British Royal Crown at the 1st North Carolina Provincial Congress to discuss the grievances against numerous taxes and laws imposed on the Colonists by the Royal Crown and the British Parliament. Twenty-eight (28) resolutions or “resolves” focusing upon “the rights of British American subjects” and “economic sanctions against Great Britain and their trading partners” were issued in response to the unjust taxes and laws, especially those outlined in the Intolerable Acts. William Hooper, Joseph Hewes and Richard Caswell were elected as delegates to the 1st Continental Congress and were instructed to present the “resolves” to the 1st Continental Congress as actionable redress of grievances against the Royal Crown. These “resolves” were presented and discussed at the 1st Continental Congress held in Carpenters’ Hall, Philadelphia, PA […]

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We are a competitive inshore fishing series that is devoted to glorifying God, His teachings, and promoting youth participation in fishing. This is an open series tournament, with April 20 being the first of 5 in the series. You do not have to fish all 5 tournaments to participate. Cash payouts for places 1st ($2000) – 6th ($200) + Big Fish payout and an Optional Calcutta $200.00 Entry Fee $300 savings if you sign up to fish all five tournaments. No admissions fee to come watch weigh-ins