From the Wright Brothers’ first flight to the Greensboro Four sit-in, the disappearance of the Lost Colony to the construction of Biltmore Estate, history happens here in North Carolina. These kinds of stories from North Carolina’s history are abundant, surprising, and revolutionary.
That’s why we’re introducing a new weekly email newsletter in 2017 that features one stunning story from our state’s history from that week’s past. Sign up below to begin receiving this email each Monday. Let’s get to exploring.
When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, the residents of this Chatham County town start early.
Our editor in chief shares a few treasured memories from her childhood home, a Christmas Eve night being one of the very first.
We took some, ahem, creative liberties when we combed through Our State’s archives to find a few favorite stories that carry the tune of a Christmas classic.
From decades-old family recipes to a centuries-old Carolina cookie, we’re filling our holiday tables with dishes that have stood the test of time.
