14K views · 402 reactions | Do you know the history of the Dismal Swamp Maroons? This group of people inhabited the swamplands of the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia and North Carolina after escaping enslavement. We invite you to explore the park and learn more about this important part of our history, as well as visit this link for more information: https://bit.ly/3QbBH2F | NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources | Facebook

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY? On June 1 2023 entries will open for the next group of butchers to compete on the world stage in Paris. 🇫🇷 The World Champion Butcher Apprentice and Young Butcher competition will take place on Sunday 30 March 2025 before teams take to the floor for the World Butchers’ Challenge event running on Monday 31 March 2025. Entries for all events and partner packages will be live on our website in just a few short weeks - will you be a part of the largest butchery event