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This week in North Carolina history

— dated historical events for genealogists (battles, acts, surrenders, formations with known dates). Built from our on this day calendar (Monday–Sunday)—not research tips.

Tue Aug 25

  • 1864
    Battle of Reams Station statewide

    Petersburg railroad fighting.

    25 August 1864 Reams Station is a late-war Petersburg sector engagement. See the military guide.

Thu Aug 27 today

  • 1776
    Battle of Long Island statewide

    Major Revolutionary battle for New York.

    27 August 1776 Long Island is a continental campaign marker. See the military guide.

Fri Aug 28

  • 1861
    Hatteras Inlet forts fall statewide Dare County

    Early Union foothold on the Outer Banks.

    Late August 1861 Hatteras operations open coastal war records. See the military guide.

    County hub: Dare County.

Sat Aug 29

  • 1781
    Cornwallis moves toward Virginia through NC statewide

    Late-1781 troop movements leave supply and impressment trails.

    Late August 1781 campaign corridors generate impressment and damage claims. See the military guide.

Sun Aug 30

  • 1862
    Second Manassas (Second Bull Run) statewide

    Major Virginia battle; NC units in the campaign.

    29–30 August 1862 Second Manassas produces heavy mid-war casualty lists. See the military guide.