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1982
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The Museum of North Carolina
Traditional Pottery was organized in Seagrove, NC. The pottery
industry in Seagrove began in the 18th century with names like
Chriscoe, Cole, Craven, Luck, McNeill, Owen and Teague-many
families that are still potters today.
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1989
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The Pinehurst area is the
home of five past equestrian Olympians.
Prestigious U.S. Women's Amateur Golf Tournament held at Pinehurst Country
Club.
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1991
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USGA
30th U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Golf Tournament played for
the first time in NC at Pine Needles Resort.
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1991-1992
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The Pinehurst Resort and Country Club
hosted the PGA TOUR Championship. 30 of the PGA TOUR's best
golfers competed.
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1994
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The U.S. Senior Open Championship
was held for the first time on the famous #2 course at the
Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.
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1995
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The Village of Pinehurst,
founded in 1895 by Bostonian James Walker Tufts, celebrates
its 100th Birthday! Centennial celebrations are planned throughout
1995.
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1995-1996
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The Southern Pines, Pinehurst
area hosts the U.S. Equestrian Olympic teams in preparation
for the 1996 Olympics. Over 80 horse farms are located in the
area and offer a variety of equestrian sports.
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1996
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Peggy Kirk Bell, one of
the founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, plays
host to the 1996 US Women's Open at Pine Needles Resort.
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1999
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The U.S. Open Championship
comes to the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club to challenge
the renown #2 course built by Donald Ross in 1907.
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