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Leland Little Auctions Helps Bring Historic Pieces Home
An auctioneer in Orange County not only sells precious art and other items gleaned from estates, but he also helps trace their ancestry and facilitate the return of some historic pieces to their rightful homes.
Stories of Somerset Place
The beauty and tranquility of a former plantation in Washington County belie its fraught past. But Somerset Place is telling its history honorably.
Southport’s Spirit Guide
Fascinated by spooky stories, haunted histories, and macabre happenings from her hometown’s past, a former history major with a background in theater introduces groups to the ghosts of Southport.
Whispering Pine in Cashiers
One of the first settlers in Jackson County built a house for his family that still stands more than a century and a half later. Those who called the place home left their mark — and their memories — on the wooden walls.
The Life & Times of Our State Magazine
To commemorate our 90th anniversary, we’ve compiled a time line that highlights the stories, contributors, and themes that have shaped this magazine — and your view of the Old North State — using nine decades of our own words.
Real Estate Regret
What’s not to love about living in a historic house once owned by a North Carolina governor? The squirrels and possums and snakes, of course.
Book Review: An Abundance of Curiosities
Across its beaches and barrier islands, estuaries and eastern marshes, North Carolina’s Coastal Plain is rich with history and natural diversity. Two biology professors combine decades of research in a guide to our wonderful wetlands.
5 Historic Racetracks to Explore in North Carolina
Whether you’re looking for a thrilling day at the races, a hiking adventure on a historic dirt track, or you want to ride shotgun in a souped-up car with a pro, there are plenty of places to experience — and celebrate — the history of racing in our state.
