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Museum of the Albemarle: Mystery of 'Nags Head portrait' of Burr Alston endures
If you’re from around here, chances are you’ve heard the story of the “Nags Head portrait” of Theodosia Burr Alston — and how this mysterious slice of American history once ended up right here in Elizabeth City. Theodosia Burr Alston was the wife of Gov. Joseph Alston of South Carolina, and the only child of the infamous Aaron Burr, who famously killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The tale of...
Jacavone column: Library's Summer Reading Challenge log deadline Aug. 10
It is the seventh week of the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program, and the finale is in sight. Our Summer Reading Challenge participants have until Saturday, Aug. 10, to turn in their final reading logs to earn the top prizes at the Friends of the Library's summer reading picnic and award ceremony. Participants under the age of 10 must read 20 or more books to earn a top-level prize,...
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