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The Old North State Fact Book contains information about and color pictures of all the official symbols, along with many other interesting and useful facts about the Tar Heel State. It includes general information on the state’s history, the State Capitol, the Legislative Building, the executive residences of North Carolina, the state flag, seal, song, motto, and other similar topics. Among the book’s helpful features is a list of all North Carolina’s governors, which gives the dates of their term(s) in office. New to this edition are entries for the state carnivorous plant, the official traditional pottery birthplace, the state dances (both folk and popular), the state Christmas tree, the state freshwater trout, the state collard festival, the official salute to the North Carolina flag, the official food festival of the Piedmont Triad region, and the state community theater. New color pictures and a revised index complete this new edition.
For many years, Wilmington Water Tours has led the effort to preserve the Cape Fear River and its tributaries, as well as the local environment and history. With "Boats, Books, and Booty," WWT's dedicated staff spreads the message beyond the waterways and the riverwalk by offering fascinating books by local historians and authors who share their passion. Support Wilmington Water Tours by booking one of its educational, fascinating, and fun river cruises and buying local history books (including mine!).