January BOOK CLUB ~ Farming Dissenters

 “NC History Between the Lines”- A Local History Book Club

JANUARY 2026 ~ THE BATTLE OF ALAMANCE

Farming Dissenters: The Regulator Movement in Piedmont North Carolina by Carole Troxler (2017)

Chatham County was established in 1771 by the colonial government, largely in an effort to better control the populace following the Battle of Alamance. This history explores the Regulator Movement in Piedmont NC in the years leading up to the battle, offering a fresh look at a pivotal but often misunderstood chapter of local history and highlights how ordinary people helped lay groundwork for revolutionary ideas.

The Chatham County Historical Museum invites you to join NC History Between the Lines, a monthly book club exploring our local area’s rich past through engaging reads that connect with historical themes. We’ll meet on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 am at the museum for lively discussion and conversation.

Each month’s selection will reflect our rotating historical focus. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or simply curious about the people and events that shaped our area, we would love for you to join us. Come read, learn, and share your perspectives as we connect our local stories to the larger sweep of American history.

Sign up here for the Saturday, January 17, 2026 session where we will discuss Farming Dissenters. Participation is free and you are welcome to bring friends.   

Questions: Volunteers@chathamhistory.org