Event Dime

The Harlowe Patriots by Dr. Valerie Johnson

When:

September 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Where:

Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College, NC

Source:

NC State Parks – Events

HARLOWE, Craven County - It's a little known but important piece of American history: black soldiers fighting against the British in the Revolutionary War. It's estimated that 5,000 black soldiers served on the Patriot side during the Revolution, which lasted from 1775 to 1783.Fourteen free men of color from the Harlowe community of Havelock fought in key battles of the war, with General George Washington leading the fight for independence. Join the New Bern Historical Society as they host Dr. V