The Tory War

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Program Type:

Genealogy/Local History

Age Group:

19+ Years

Program Description

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Have you heard of the Tory War? From 1780 to 1781, Cumberland County and the surrounding region were caught in a civil conflict between Tories and Patriots during the American Revolution. Join us to hear the stories of courage, conflict and tragedy that shaped this pivotal period in the region’s history.

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1365.

This project was produced with assistance from the America 250 North Carolina initiative, administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of North Carolina.