Happy Hour: Halifax Resolves
July 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT
During the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation, many focus on the colonial activities centering around New England. A little-known event occurred in North Carolina in the little village of Halifax that helped turn the tide and create our nation. The Halifax Resolves and the three North Carolina Delegates that attended the Second Congressional Congress were the catalysts that brought us to the founding of the United States of America.
We invite all ESU members and guests to be part of ESU’s continuing celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with this Happy Hour. Brian Burns will describe a historic event that was the first official action for independence from any of the thirteen British colonies in continental North America.
This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Sandhills Pinehurst, N.C. Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online, free, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. Registration details coming soon.
About Brian Burns
Brian Burns is a retired Army Officer living in Pinehurst, NC. He is the President of the Sandhills Pinehurst, N.C. Branch of the ESU. He is also on the ESU Happy Hour Committee, and a member of the ESUUS National Board of Directors. An avid military historian, Brian earned his degrees in US Military History from Purdue University and the University of Arkansas. With many of the battlefields of the American Revolution and the Civil War within driving distance, Brian has traveled and visited most up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Although not known for the most famous actions in the American Revolution, as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, he will show how North Carolina played a significant role in the formation of our nation.
Cocktail:
Colonial Rum Punch
Make ahead: Oleo Saccharum (the colonial secret weapon) Peel strips of lemon zest and toss with ½ cup of sugar and let rest for 30 minutes. The oils from the peel dissolve into the sugar, creating a fragrant, silky syrup.
Prepare: Combine one shot of rum, ½ cup of citrus juice and one tablespoon of oleo saccharum. Add cold water (or cooled black tea for extra depth – a popular colonial trick). Add a large ice cube and enjoy.