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Sara Riggins


North Carolina History Project

Articles by Sara Riggins

North Carolina’s State Blue Berry

1664-1775

In 2001, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill declaring the blueberry as North Carolina’s official blue berry.

North Carolina State Beverage: Milk

1664-1775

North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation in 1987 that made milk the official state beverage.

North Carolina State Flower: Dogwood

1664-1775

In 1941, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation making dogwood the official state flower.

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