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North Carolina Central University, the state’s first liberal arts college for African Americans, was founded by Dr. James E. Shepard. Its main purpose was to develop African American men and women into citizens with fine character and sound academic training. North Carolina Central University is celebrating its centennial anniversary of its founding during the 2009-2010 academic year.
As part of the Progressive movement’s concern for children’s welfare, the North Carolina Conference for Social Service started in 1912. Nationalism, the interests of the state, and economic planning also influenced concern for children and the establishment of programs for their benefit.
In 1894, the first suffragette organization was founded in North Carolina. It remained almost inactive until the World War I era, when it became a political influence in the Tar Heel State. The association had minimal success in convincing the state legislature to grant women suffrage.
North Carolina’s Executive Mansion is not only home to the Governor, it is the “people’s house.” The building is also a meeting space, historic site, and an elegant event location. In addition, thousands of visitors visit during public tour season and during the holiday open house.
Originally created due to the increase of traffic on North Carolina roadways, the North Carolina Highway Patrol was commissioned on July 1, 1929. The first Highway Patrol class drove Harley-Davidson motorcycles and assisted stranded motorists, administered first aid in emergency situations, and pursued lawbreakers on the state’s highways. As of 2012, the State Highway Patrol employs over 2,300 officers, radio specialists, engineers, and civilian staff.
To showcase African American agricultural and educational achievement, the North Carolina Industrial Association (NCIA) hosted the African American Industrial fair. Developed in 1879 through the efforts of Charles N. Hunter and twenty-two African American businessmen, the North Carolina Industrial Association fostered better race relations among blacks and whites in Raleigh for a week of festivities.
During the nadir of race relations in the United States, African Americans had difficulty finding affordable life insurance. Inspired by fraternal solutions to societal problems, seven black community leaders started an African American insurance company: North Carolina Mutual Life.
North Carolina Railroad's financial success made some wonder whether politicians and their friends unduly benefited from the railroad’s construction. For instance, the North Carolina Railroad passed through Hillsborough, Salisbury, and Concord--all three, hometowns of politicians, who strongly supported the construction of the railroad.
North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation in 1987 that made milk the official state beverage.
In 2001, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill declaring the blueberry as North Carolina’s official blue berry.
Located on Union Square in downtown Raleigh, the North Carolina State Capitol was opened in 1840. Today, the Capitol houses only the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor and their staff.
In 2005, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation making the Fraser Fir the official Christmas tree of North Carolina.
In 1941, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation making dogwood the official state flower.
In 2001, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill declaring the strawberry to be the state’s official red berry.
Once known as the North Carolina State University of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, NCSU has become a national and international leading institution in its academia and industry-based research programs. The university was formed in 1887, and the first classes were held in October 1889. Today, NCSU boasts in a student body of 34,000 students and a faculty and staff of 8,000.