More on Revolution in NC after Cornwallis’ surrender

Peggy Woodlief 
For Randolph Hub

RANDLEMAN — Our September 20th meeting will continue the history of the American Revolution as it affected central North Carolina. Don Farlow will be our speaker and his talk will concern the continuing Revolution in North Carolina after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown Sept. 3, 1781.

Many are prone to think that the Revolution ended with the surrender of Cornwallis, but this is not the case. The formal ending of the American Revolution occurred with the Treaty of Paris two years later, on Sept. 3, 1783.

Not only will the Revolution’s continuation in North Carolina be considered by Don, but different accounts (and different points of view) will be presented. As with the study of any historical event, more than one source needs to be considered. And, of course, there will be time for questions and comments.

Compared with many countries all over the world, America is still a young country.

The disarray in the church continues in that nothing is against the walls because baseboards and windows will be the last items painted. There is something for you to look forward to, however: Cushions for the pews!

But please be patient: The pews have to be returned to their original color of dark brown, the same color as the altar railings, and then just the right fabric and the right person to make the cushions will need to be found.

St. Paul, as always, remains at the corner of High Point and Stout Streets in Randleman.