2023
MADE IN NORTH CAROLINA
Meet Our Makers
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.
FEBRUARY
Video: NC Icons: Pottery
In a state naturally rich in red clay, potters like the legendary Sid Luck carry on a long-held North Carolina tradition.
Three Paved Greenways in the Piedmont
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
An Our State Playlist: The Roots of Jazz in North Carolina
Listen to our curated Spotify playlist featuring a selection of tunes by homegrown jazz legends and the modern musicians they inspired.
JANUARY
Video: NC Icons: Textiles
In the 19th and 20th centuries, hundreds of textile mills supported a booming industry that created entire communities, turned North Carolina into a manufacturing powerhouse, and helped to weave the very fabric of our state.
Three Trails for Winter Bird-Watching
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
An Our State Playlist: Carolina Classical
This winter, cozy up indoors with our curated Spotify playlist featuring performances by North Carolina symphonies, composers, and contemporary classical-pop artists.
