The Halifax Resolves predated the Declaration of Independence as the first official colonial action calling for independence from Great Britain.In this episode of Revolutionary Roads, host Donald Bryson speaks with Bob Rosser, historian and project coordinator for the NC 250 Project at the John Locke Foundation, about the bold actions that made North Carolina "first in freedom."

The Halifax Resolves predated the Declaration of Independence as the first official colonial action calling for independence from Great Britain. In this episode of Revolutionary Roads, host Donald Bryson speaks with Bob Rosser, historian and project coordinator for the NC 250 Project at the John Locke Foundation, about the bold actions that made North Carolina "first in freedom."

Episode 5: From Resolutions to Revolution – The Halifax Resolves

As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, this podcast explores North Carolina’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding — from the War of Regulation to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and beyond.This 10-episode series, hosted by John Locke Foundation CEO Donald Bryson, features guests with expertise on the American Revolution in North Carolina who answer questions such as: Is the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence real or just a myth? Who were the women of the Edenton Tea Party? And why did North Carolina take YEARS to sign the Constitution?Learn more about North Carolina's revolutionary history at NC250.org.

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As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, this podcast explores North Carolina’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding — from the War of Regulation to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and beyond. This 10-episode series, hosted by John Locke Foundation CEO Donald Bryson, features guests with expertise on the American Revolution in North Carolina who answer questions such as: Is the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence real or just a myth? Who were the women of the Edenton Tea Party? And why did North Carolina take YEARS to sign the Constitution? Learn more about North Carolina's revolutionary history at NC250.org.

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Episode 5: From Resolutions to Revolution – The Halifax Resolves

Episode 5: From Resolutions to Revolution – The Halifax Resolves