In 1966, America’s favorite collie proved herself to be one cool customer as she went down Sliding Rock for an episode of one of the country’s most beloved TV shows.
HISTORY
Bathing Beauties
Motivated by her love of history and early childhood memories of Wrightsville Beach, a former Wilmington teacher became a vintage swimsuit collector.
The Richmond Temperance and Literary Society
In Wagram, a circa-1860 red-brick hall offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of Scottish immigrants who answered a higher calling.
Preserving the Outer Banks’ Life-Saving Stations
Tucked away amid the towering lighthouses that dot North Carolina’s coast are life-saving stations once manned by brave surfmen who risked their lives to rescue mariners in peril. One Outer Banks resident has dedicated his life to making sure those surfmen are not forgotten.
Washed Ashore
Shark teeth, ancient ship wrecks, deadly jellyfish, and … spaceship debris? Keep an eye out when roaming our beaches — you never know what surprises are lying at the water’s edge.
The Razzle Dazzled Battleship
A camouflage paint scheme designed to evade enemy attacks during World War II is now a star attraction for the Battleship North Carolina.
Remembering Piedmont Punch
Throughout its history, Winston-Salem’s Piedmont Airlines stayed one step ahead of the competition by coming up with innovative ways to satisfy its customers, like a one-of-a-kind beverage that former passengers and employees still thirst for.
100 Years of The Carolina Inn
As a Chapel Hill icon celebrates its centennial year, a writer reflects on the stately hotel’s long history as “the university’s living room.”
50 Things You Didn’t Know About North Carolina
The history of the Old North State is peppered with little-known facts and fascinating tidbits. More than ephemera, these are the details that add color and texture to the story of our state.
