Civil War
AFRICAN AMERICANS DEFEND WASHINGTON
Prior to formation of 1st N.C. Colored Volunteers about 100 black men were armed to aid Union forces during the siege of Washington in 1863.
B-74Beaufort County
Where it stands. Main Street at Gladden Street in Washington
As your father used to say, we shared the longest ride together, this thing called life, and mine has been filled with joy because of you.