Forestry didn’t exist in America until two men — each with his own vision for how to protect our woodlands — arrived in western North Carolina and nurtured the profession into being.
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Coming Home to the Land of the Lumbee
Long before the Lumbee were recognized as a tribe, their heritage ran deep in Robeson County. Now one of their own has returned to her roots to help share their story.
A Special Resource for Teachers of North Carolina History
Governor Jim Hunt wrote a special message to North Carolina history teachers encouraging them to use Our State’s "50 Moments that Made NC" piece as a teaching tool in their classrooms, complete with a free PDF download.
Charlotte’s Beloved Willow Oaks on Queens Road West
The tall willow oaks that join hands over the streets of historic Myers Park are icons of the neighborhood. But now, after nearly a century, they’re slowly disappearing.
Remembering the Family Mules
Pulling a heavy load of history, mules were once considered family — at least, until tractors came along. But in certain quarters, our long-eared, hardheaded friends never went out of style.
Best-Kept Secrets in the Triad: Körner’s Folly
Körner’s Folly is an extravagant time capsule into Victorian life, where new secrets are uncovered each visit whether it’s your first or your tenth.
The History of the North Carolina Gazette, Our State’s First Newspaper
North Carolina was one of the last colonies to have a printer's office, opening operations in New Bern in 1749. Two years later, on August 9, 1751, the first issue of the North Carolina Gazette was born.
The Pardoning of Slow Poke the Possum
Slow Poke the opossum had quite the summer in 1970; he won a beauty contest, made headlines, and was pardoned from becoming Gov. Bob Scott's next meal.
North Carolina was a Short-Lived Royal Colony
While we celebrate the Fourth of July and our freedom from the British, one fact may surprise you: North Carolina was under royal leadership for less than 50 years.
