Civil Engagements: Elections in the Backcountry

Elections in the 18th century were a point of contention that ideally represent the people of the colony in the assembly. Visit Alamance Battleground and experience what an election was like in 1770, learn who was eligible to vote, what people did during election time, and how elections where conducted. This event also will emphasis those who is not included and who were not represented in the colonial government and the problems with colonial voting.