No place in North Carolina stirs the imagination quite like the Outer Banks. Remote, untamed, and mystifying, our state’s stretch of barrier islands is rich with lore that’s been preserved through generations.
history
The Halifax County Blackbird Invasion of 1969
In 1969, something strange happened in Halifax County: Millions of birds darkened the skies over Scotland Neck, descended on the town — and stayed.
A Football Friendship Lives On
In 1960, a historic victory brought two Lenoir-Rhyne teammates together — and they haven’t stopped rooting for each other since.
The Restoration of Grimesland Plantation
One man’s efforts to save a local landmark resulted in the restoration of one of Pitt County’s most historic structures.
Summers at Keystone Camp in Brevard
Generations of women have crossed the threshold of Keystone Camp in Brevard. It's the oldest private summer camp in the Southeast.
Apollo 11, an American Flag, a Small Town, and a Mystery
It’s long been believed that the American flag left on the moon in 1969 was woven in a small Foothills town. Yet as time goes on, a mystery deepens.
History: Pilgrimage in Song
For decades, thousands have gathered at Grandfather Mountain to lift their hearts and voices.
History: The Great Oyster War
In 1890, tensions between native Ocracokers and marauding outsiders came to a head. At the center of the conflict? A small but valuable shellfish.
Welcome to the Club
Since 1953, the Tar Heel Junior Historian Association has brought together students across the state. The goal? To learn about — and love — their own patch of North Carolina history.
