We remember who came before us and what they did and where they lived. We respect our past, and we preserve it. We recognize those who spend their time restoring our heritage. In Hickory, a man builds a village.
history
Man With a Mission
“Why me, Lord? Why did You choose a farm boy from North Carolina to preach to so many people?” — Billy Graham
The Night Hydrogen Bombs Fell Over North Carolina
A plane carrying two hydrogen bombs crashes in Wayne County and residents rush to find and disarm the weapons.
The History of the Chatham County Rabbit
At the turn of the 20th century, rabbits in Chatham County were so popular and succulent, they made their way to menus in New England and added thousands to local revenue. Are they making a comeback?
The Story of Hardee’s
Burger chain founder Wilber Hardee abandoned his namesake brand soon after launching it, but he never ventured far from the burger business.
The Story Collector
William Ivey can tell you most anything you’d want to know about longrifles, or pottery in the Seagrove tradition, or antique furniture crafted in Randolph County. What he values most about the individual pieces he’s collected over the years, however, are the personal histories they carry.
The Rise and Fall of a Moonshine Capital
A chance detour leads to one man’s discovery of a once-thriving mill town long lost to the swamplands of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
The Women of the Reynolda House
Reynolda House was the realization of Katharine Smith Reynolds's vision. But as the care of the home passed into her daughter's and then granddaughter's hands, each woman added her indelible mark to the iconic estate.
The Story of the Greensboro Four and the Sit-In Movement
When four young men took their seats at a lunch counter more than 60 years ago, they had no intentions of leaving and no idea what would happen. Such a simple act, denied them for so long, reignited the civil rights movement throughout the South. Today, the lunch counter and the seats are preserved at the same South Elm Street location in Greensboro as part of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, giving all of us the chance to experience North Carolina’s place in the movement toward equality.
