The North Carolina Military Institute opened in 1858, in Charlotte, NC. The school closed prematurely when the Civil War began, with the Governor ordering cadets to serve as drill masters and superintendent D.H. Hill going on to serve as a general for the Confederacy.
Beehive or Hornets' Nest? The North Carolina Military Institute Button depicts either a Hornets' Nest or Beehive. . . Hornets' Nest would be making reference to the flag design from the War for Independence. October 12, 1780 - The people of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County continue to vex General Cornwallis. Skirmishes such as the Battle of the Bees just nine days earlier have shown the British commander that a military victory won't be easily won. Cornwallis calls this place a Hornet's Nest of rebellion, and leaves. However, there are historical references to this design and the button as a Beehive.
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