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November 2020

Travel

The Core Values of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

Though it’s been battered by hurricanes over the decades, one museum on Harkers Island that celebrates the creativity and tenacity of Down East residents refuses to let storms drown out its culture.

by Cate Doty
Photo Essay

Carolina Corn: A Photo Essay

Using tried-and-true techniques, modern millers grind local kernels to make grits for your bowl and cornmeal for your skillet.

by Katie Saintsing
Decades Series

The 1960s: In the Spirit of Service

The Cherokee Boys Club transforms the lives of its members — and the community — with help from its manager. Although not a Cherokee by blood, his devotion earns him honorary status in the tribe.

by Philip Gerard
Recipes

Jim’s Favorite Cornmeal Bread

Jim Barkley loves using locally milled cornmeal for this recipe.

by Our State Staff
Guides

5 Sites That Tell North Carolina’s Civil Rights Story

Four museums and one little clapboard house celebrate the lives and works of the people whose faith, love, and unwavering commitment ensured civil rights for all North Carolinians.

by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Guides

8 Must-See Museums in Asheville

Stroll the grounds of a historic mansion, play pinball, and learn about local culture: With more than a dozen museums, Asheville is a hub of creativity and history. These eight spots help tell the story of a city.

by Our State Editors
Features

Asheville’s New Aesthetic

Reimagined and revitalized, the old Asheville Art Museum’s stunning new look anchors the city with its galleries that showcase western North Carolina’s legendary creative achievements.

by Melissa Reardon
Features

The Art Museum That Became Hickory’s Masterpiece

The second-oldest art museum in North Carolina started as one man’s dream and became a proud anchor of the community.

by Brady Dennis
Features

The Museum That Tells Princeville’s Story

A new mobile museum helps visitors understand the deep history of the country’s first incorporated African American town, its faith born of resilience, and, most important, its hopes for the future.

by Latria Graham
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