Fort Popham
Construction began in 1861 to protect Augusta and ship builders from Confederate invasion, especially due to a fear of their naval power. Before Fort...
Promise Land
After the Civil War, free people established Promise Land, the first African American community of Dickson County.
Hamilton Hall
Named after Alexander Hamilton, this hall was built in 1805 by the Federalists of the area. The location acted as a place for hosting town meetings...
Pre-Civil War Lynching at Market Square
Near this spot on January 1, 1851, a mob of 1,200 to 1,500 people lynched an unidentified Black man for the murder of John Chester, according to the...
African Americans Defend Washington
The African Americans who joined Union forces in defending Washington, North Carolina against a Confederate siege in March and April 1983 foreshadowed...
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Known as the "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall was a site where political leaders like Samuel Adams and James Otis would protest the British...