What began as a gathering of growers looking for ways to improve North Carolina farming has evolved into a showcase of the best in food and fun that our state has to offer.
HISTORY
A Story of Sisterhood Within the Appalachian Women’s Museum
The Monteith sisters were like many Appalachian women: hardworking, determined, and resourceful. Today, their former home helps preserve a rural way of life.
Appalachian Spring
The story behind Andrews Geyser is deep, complex, and as irrepressible as the man-made fountain itself. It goes back to the 1870s, when the railroad finally climbed the Blue Ridge Escarpment near Old Fort. The tragic cost of that achievement is still being uncovered today.
The Family Business
When you grow up in Clinton and your dad runs one of the few newspapers in your small town, being a part of the “staff” isn’t really an option.
School Spirit in Jarvisburg
A little white schoolhouse once served as a hub for Black students and farming families in Currituck County. Lovingly restored and filled with memories, it remains an enduring point of pride.
Hitch a Ride on the Hoover Cart
Saddled with high prices brought on by the Great Depression, enterprising North Carolinians came up with a unique way of getting around that became an international fad.
Hear Them Ring
A farm boy grew up listening for the clang of a bell. Today, in Johnston County, his large, loud, and heavy collection rings on.
Moonshine Through the Ages
Under the glow of the Carolina moon, distillers crafted countless gallons of illicit liquor, turning country roads into hidden ’shine speedways.
One Man’s Treasure
Some hobbies take up a corner of the garage. In Hertford County, an eclectic collection of Americana fills an entire high school.
