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Alamance County

Production of Sword of Peace in Snow Camp
Revolutionary NC

Resurrection of a Snow Camp Drama

A beloved outdoor drama in Alamance County finds new life through the people who refuse to let it fade.

by Katherine Snow Smith
Kayaker on the Haw River
Photo Essay

Secret Saxapahaw

Let us tell you about a place we know, where culture and creativity flow like the river that runs through it.

by Katie Kane Reynolds
Hummingbird at a feeder
Home & Garden

For the Birds

An Alamance County woman attracts hummingbirds by the dozens to her backyard sanctuary, devoting her summer days — and lots of sugar — to the birds she loves.

by Rebecca Woltz
Dentzel Carousel in Burlington City Park
Travel

3 Outdoor Itineraries for Exploring Alamance County

Try these educational, active, or easy-does-it ways to explore the great outdoors in Burlington, Mebane, and Graham.

by Alicia Miller Corbett
Travel

8 Family-Friendly Outdoor Destinations in Alamance County

Soak up the spring sunshine at a colorful historic carousel, a serene riverside park, fun-filled festivals, lively outdoor concerts, and more.

by Tamiya Anderson
Travel

Glasses Up: Breweries on the Rise in Alamance County

Sip a craft brew at seven local taprooms in Saxapahaw, Graham, Burlington, and Mebane.

by Susan Cosier
Living in North Carolina

Sowing Second Chances

For formerly incarcerated women, a farm in Alamance County imparts knowledge and skills, nurtures their physical and spiritual health, and supports them as they rebuild their lives.

by Jennifer Brookland
Travel

A Guide to Exploring Elon

After a day spent sipping and shopping in this energetic college town in Alamance County, make like an undergrad and top it all off with pizza and ice cream.

by Alice Manning Touchette
Travel

A Daytrip to Downtown Mebane

Sit a spell in a rocking chair with a scoop of ice cream, browse local treasures in charming shops, and eat wood-fired pizza — an adventure to this Alamance County community means much more than just outlet shopping.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
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