In the sandy shells, worn ticket stubs, and chipped mugs he can’t seem to part with, a sentimental saver finds a map to memories and meaning.
antiques
Find & Seek at The Depot at Gibson Mill
In Concord, at the Southeast’s largest antiques mall, treasures abound — if you have the stamina to search the aisles. But even if you don’t, a tastier prize awaits.
Lew Powell’s Kingdom of Thingdom
In Chapel Hill, items that were once the stuff of everyday life in North Carolina are part of a growing collection that’s invaluable to understanding our state, its culture, and its history.
A Guide to Antiquing in Asheboro and Beyond
Follow U.S. Route 64 into the heart of North Carolina — and find your way into the past.
Leland Little Auctions Helps Bring Historic Pieces Home
An auctioneer in Orange County not only sells precious art and other items gleaned from estates, but he also helps trace their ancestry and facilitate the return of some historic pieces to their rightful homes.
Shop, Dine, and Indulge in Gibsonville
Just a short drive east of Greensboro, a host of boutiques and locally owned restaurants offer numerous ways to spend a day in Gibsonville.
A Locals’ Guide to Burgaw
While this coastal town sits some 20 miles from the Atlantic, seas of blue sprouting from its soil mark a long history of family farms and fruit-filled summers. The blueberry capital of Pender County finds growth and prosperity in and around its farmland.
Estate Sale Treasures
The promise of finding valuable antiques may drive some to sift through strangers’ left-behind keepsakes. But for others, the payoff is discovering the very personal backstories of everyday objects.
The Seeker
A self-proclaimed minimalist with an eye for the nostalgic sifts through estates filled with thousands of belongings to find the treasures hidden within.
