From a reclaimed community center to a long-forgotten cemetery, the Cumberland County land Ammie Jenkins tended keeps telling her story.
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One Day in Historic Halifax
This small northeastern North Carolina town on the Roanoke River had a big impact on American history. Step into the past to explore its significance — and find out where to shop and eat along the way.
A History Buff’s Guide to Fayetteville
From a historic bed and breakfast to exhibits and artifacts at local museums, get a full picture of the past within this Sandhills city.
Greensboro’s Green Hill Billies
A group of volunteers repairs and cleans the gravestones of the Gate City’s oldest public cemetery to honor those who came before them and beautify what they see as hallowed ground.
Out & About in Halifax County
On a trip to Halifax and Weldon in northeastern North Carolina, discover Revolutionary War history, splash and play in the Roanoke River, sip local spirits, and more.
Lew Powell’s Kingdom of Thingdom
In Chapel Hill, items that were once the stuff of everyday life in North Carolina are part of a growing collection that’s invaluable to understanding our state, its culture, and its history.
5 Adventures to Guide You Through Charleston’s History
From strolling under live oaks to finding hand-woven sweetgrass baskets on Meeting Street, here’s where to encounter remnants of the Holy City’s past in the present day.
Waterfront Walks & Historic Talks in Washington
Uncover the legacy of this former port town on the Pamlico River with the help of five historic walking tours.
Cheerful Abundance
At one of the finest Victorian homes in North Carolina, more is more, especially at Christmastime. On tours, visitors learn about the home’s colorful past in Hickory and the role it played in family memories.
