A culture is defined as...the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. Basically, it's the flavor of life! Here at, Love NC, it's our mission to share the "flavor" or North Carolina with everyone. Those born here and those who love to visit the state will find facts and lore that will not only educate but excite the imagination. As we continue to grow this part of our site, we hope you come back and learn more of why North Carolina is North Carolina. Enjoy reading and sharing..."our culture.":
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DID YOU KNOW? North Carolina was named after Charles I (Latin: Carolus) by his son and English monarch Charles II in honor of his father. Apparently, Charles II had the idea when he was handing out provincial land grants to a group of noblemen that helped restore him to the throne in 1660.
How did North Carolina get the Nickname..."The Tarheel State?"
There's two different stories to the nickname. Read them both. They add to the flavor of our state's culture.
STORY ONE. North Carolina got the nickname the 'Tar Heel State' because workers here used to sell tar, pitch, and turpentine from the state's longleaf pine trees to be used in wooden ships. Legend has it that some British soldiers were slowed down when they stepped in sticky North Carolina tar during the Revolutionary War.
STORY TWO. At the beginning of the U.S. Civil War, North Carolina wanted to stay out of the conflict because our economy was mostly based on yeoman farmers (as well as sellers of tar, pitch and turpentine) who were beginning to feel the positive effects of developing economically. Simply put, the main cause of the Civil War did not affect North Carolina as much as our southern neighbors. As the war went on, North Carolina reluctantly joined the Confederacy due to geographical pressure from other states. Once in the war, North Carolina served as one of the largest suppliers of manpower sending 130,000 men to serve in all branches of the Confederate Army. It was said that North Carolina soldiers fought so fearlessly that it was as if they had “tar on their boot heels.”
STORY ONE. North Carolina got the nickname the 'Tar Heel State' because workers here used to sell tar, pitch, and turpentine from the state's longleaf pine trees to be used in wooden ships. Legend has it that some British soldiers were slowed down when they stepped in sticky North Carolina tar during the Revolutionary War.
STORY TWO. At the beginning of the U.S. Civil War, North Carolina wanted to stay out of the conflict because our economy was mostly based on yeoman farmers (as well as sellers of tar, pitch and turpentine) who were beginning to feel the positive effects of developing economically. Simply put, the main cause of the Civil War did not affect North Carolina as much as our southern neighbors. As the war went on, North Carolina reluctantly joined the Confederacy due to geographical pressure from other states. Once in the war, North Carolina served as one of the largest suppliers of manpower sending 130,000 men to serve in all branches of the Confederate Army. It was said that North Carolina soldiers fought so fearlessly that it was as if they had “tar on their boot heels.”
REFERENCES
CIVIL WAR ERA IN NORTH CAROLINA. Click here for more information.
NORTH CAROLINA AND THE CIVIL WAR. Click here for more information.
lIST OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE SYMBOLS. Click here for more information.
NORTH CAROLINA AND THE CIVIL WAR. Click here for more information.
lIST OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE SYMBOLS. Click here for more information.