Saturday, July 13, 2024 -. Historian, Chris Grimes will provide a lecture to discuss Seaman/Pvt. Israel Pearce’s life story while serving in the North Carolina Continental Line and how he advocated for himself as a veteran in the years after the American Revolution. Israel Pearce was a free person of color, who lived in Tyrrell County when he first enlisted, and a seaman aboard the Ship Caswell, which was in the Virginia Navy. He later served in the 10th Regiment of the North Carolina Continental Line and fought in important battles like the Siege of Charleston and the Battle of Camden. Fees are applicable.