1. Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, news of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House had not yet reached Texas. It wasn’t until that day that Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to take control of the state and announce that slavery had been abolished, marking the beginning of the Juneteenth holiday. This day has since become a national holiday and is celebrated in North Carolina and other states.
2. First Military Academy Opens: In 1909, the United States Marines opened a new training facility that would later become Camp Lejeune, located near Jacksonville, NC. This facility served as the first military academy for the Marine Corps and has trained Marines for over 100 years.
3. Black Panthers in Wilmington: June 19, 1970, marked the beginning of the Wilmington Ten trial, which was a case that focused on race relations in North Carolina. The group was made up of nine black men and one white woman who were accused of setting fire to a grocery store in Wilmington. Many people felt the trial was biased and political, as the defendants were members or supporters of the local chapter of the Black Panther Party.
4. NASCAR Hall of Fame Opens: On June 19, 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame officially opened in Charlotte, NC. The hall of fame was built to honor the most influential and successful drivers and team owners in the history of NASCAR.
5. Appalachian Trail Dedication: On June 19, 1937, the Appalachian Trail, which is the longest hiking-only trail in the world, was officially dedicated in Damascus, VA, near the North Carolina border. The trail stretches for over 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine and passes through fourteen states, including North Carolina.
5 Fun Facts About June 19 In North Carolina History
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