The capture of Fort Fisher is one of the most significant
battles ever fought in North Carolina.

North Carolina is the 12th state of the United States of America. It is located in the southeastern region of the country, forming one of the eight states that comprise South Atlantic United States. East of North Carolina is the Atlantic Ocean, west is Tennessee, north is Virginia and South Carolina and Georgia is to the south.

The geography of North Carolina consists of three main regions: the Blue Ridge Mountains, so called for their bluish color when seen from a distance, run across the state until it gives way to the Piedmont plateau in the central region. The Coastal Plain, which covers roughly 45% of North Carolina, occupies the eastern half of the state, with rich soil used for growing tobacco, soybeans, melons, and cotton. The climate of North Carolina is generally mild and equable due to its geographical position in the Northern Hemisphere. The Appalachian Mountain range in the west acts as a natural barrier that blocks the cold wind coming from the Midwest. As such, the western regions generally have cooler summers and mild winters.

The first Europeans to settle into the lands that would become North Carolina were the British in 1584. Also at this time, Sir Walter Raleigh founded the Roanoke colony, which failed leading to its being referred to as the “Lost Colony”, with the fate of the colonists remaining a mystery up to this date.

By the time of the American Revolution, the state was the fastest growing British colony in North America. North Carolina was among the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted and declared their independence from the British Empire and formed a new nation, the United States of America. Throughout the revolution the state saw several wars fought on its lands, with the Battle of Guilford Court House being the most significant as it unraveled the British control in the South.

During the events of the American Civil War, North Carolina was again a major player, an important source of soldiers, supplies, and war materiel to the Confederate States. Being a southern slave state, it provided at least 125,000 troops to the Confederacy — far more than any other state. The state was the site of several important battles, including the Battles of Fort Fisher which sealed the fate of the Confederacy's last remaining sea port, effectively cutting the South off from global trade.

Military Education in North Carolina

Throughout American history, North Carolina has a significant role in almost all of the military affairs. With such rich military history and tradition, the state is an ideal location for military education. The influence of major military installations also made the state a prime spot for military schools. Currently, the state has one of the strongest military presences in the country, with several military installations located in the state including Fort Bragg of the U.S. Army, Seymour Johnson AFB, Camp Lejeune of the Marine Corps, and several others.

North Carolina Military Boarding Schools

Currently, there are several military schools and programs offered by private institutions all over the state, including private military schools, college prep military schools, public elementary military schools, as well as military programs offered by state colleges. To find a military boarding school, just click on any of the links below.