State Symbols

The Flag

 

That the flag of North Carolina consist of a blue union, containing in the center thereof a white star with the letter N in gilt on the left and the letter C in gilt on the right of said star, the circle containing the same to be one-third the width of the union. The fly of the flag consist of two equally proportioned bars; the upper bar to be red, the lower bar to be white; that the length of the bars horizontally shall be equal to the perpendicular length of the union, and the total length of the flag shall be one-third more than its width. That above the star in the center of the union there shall be a gilt scroll in semi-circular form, containing in black letters this inscription "May 20th, 1775", and that below the star there shall be a similar scroll containing in black letters the inscription: "April 12th, 1776".

State Song

The old North State

Carolina! Carolina! Heaven's blessings attend her!

While we live we will cherish, protect and defend her;

Tho' the scorner may sneer at and witlings defame her,

Still our hearts swell with gladness whenever we name her.

Hurrah! Hurrah! The Old North State forever!

Hurrah! Hurrah! The good Old North State!

Tho' she envies not others, their merited glory,

Say whose name stands the foremost, in Liberty's story,

Tho' too true to herself e'er to crouch to oppression,

Who can yield to just rule a more loyal submission?

Hurrah! Hurrah! The Old North State forever!

Hurrah! Hurrah! The good Old North State!

Plain and artless her sons, but whose doors open faster

At the knock of a stranger, or the tale of disaster.

How like the rudeness of the dear native mountains,

With rich ore in their bosoms and life in their fountains.

Hurrah! Hurrah! The Old North State forever!

Hurrah! Hurrah! The good Old North State!

And her daughters, the Queen or the forest resembling

So graceful, so constant, yet the gentlest breath trembling.

And true lightwood at heart, let the match be applied them,

How they kindle and flame! Oh! none know but who've tried them.

Hurrah! Hurrah! The Old North State forever!

Hurrah! Hurrah! The good Old North State!

Then let all those who love us, love the land that we live in,

As happy a region as on this side of heaven,

Where plenty and peace, love and joy smile before us,

Raise aloud, raise together the heart thrilling chorus.

Hurrah! Hurrah! The Old North State forever!

Hurrah! Hurrah! The good Old North State!