Why neighbor killed neighbor in the American Revolution | Homegrown History | PBS North Carolina

Two North Carolina neighbors fought on opposite sides of the American Revolution, and their intertwining stories reveal why some historians call the struggle for independence America’s first civil war. From pension records and old maps, we piece together the lives of Dr. John Pyle and Col. John Luttrell, two men pulled into a war that turned their backcountry community inside out. Homegrown History Homegrown History is a multiyear public history initiative exploring North Carolina's rich past. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the inaugural year will focus on North Carolina’s history as it relates to the American Revolution. It is presented in conjunction with PBS America at 250 and America 250 NC, a statewide effort led by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at www.pbsnc.org/HomegrownHistory The Homegrown History Initiative is sponsored by SECU Foundation, funded by the members of State Employees’ Credit Union. Additional support provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Battlefield Trust and Duke Energy Foundation. Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel so you never miss a story! ‪@MyPBSNC‬ This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate FOLLOW US Instagram:   / mypbsnc   Facebook:   / mypbsnc   Email Newsletter: https://www.pbsnc.org/signup Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://pbsnc.org/app/