Communities across the state ring in the holidays with celebrations that reflect our home. Take the December Issue’s quiz to test your knowledge of celebrations that reflect our home.
QUIZ
Our Plate
From Southern classics like ham biscuits to small-town creations like bright red hot dogs, how much do you know about North Carolina’s quintessential foods?
Mountain Tales
Once, folks living among the peaks and valleys of western North Carolina entertained each other with tales told around a campfire. Today, modern storytellers keep the tradition alive.
Star Light, Star Bright
Across North Carolina, observatories, planetariums, and astronomy clubs teach us about the science, history, and lore of our night sky.
Battleship North Carolina
A distinguished sight on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, the World War II-era Battleship North Carolina is an enduring symbol of state pride.
Track Stars
Before NASCAR, stock car racing started with men hauling moonshine on North Carolina’s back roads.
Creating Our State
This magazine has evolved quite a bit since the first issue was published 90 years ago this month, but we’ve always celebrated North Carolina.
Carolina Clay
For thousands of years, ceramists have shaped North Carolina clay — the official state art medium — into functional and artistic vessels.
Naturally NC
From wildflowers growing on our mountains to ancient trees emerging from our swamps, North Carolina’s native plants shape our landscapes.
