A coastal snowfall, an iconic sled, and a gruff grandpa conspire for a final adventure down the dunes.
The South’s Gibraltar: Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher endures a punishing barrage by an armada from the North. (Volume 4, Part 11)
Freedom Nears for Slaves
The slave trade in North Carolina thrives, despite the impending demise of the Confederacy. (Volume 4, Part 10)
Sailing the Sea in a Shad
The state historical boat blends beauty and utility.
During the Civil War, Sisters of Mercy Provide Medical Attention
Nuns from the North travel south to nurse the sick and comfort the dying. (Volume 4, Part 9)
The Afterlives of the Dead
Faced with the cruel realities of war, survivors must change their approaches to mourning. (Volume 4, Part 8)
North Carolina Moonshine Gets a Modern Twist
Today’s distillers represent the latest in a long and storied history of North Carolina whiskey makers. Using the same ingredients and recipes as their predecessors, modern moonshiners are still moonshiners at heart.
The Battle of the Crater
The Union Army’s plan to explode a mine succeeds, but the confederate counterattack proves more deadly. (Volume 4, Part 7)
The Civil War: General Wild’s Raid
Brig. Gen. Edward Augustus Wild raises an army of former slaves who take aim at Southern plantations. (Volume 4, Part 6)