Step into the past at five North Carolina State Historic Sites, where you can experience preserved history and explore the surrounding areas along walking trails and paths.
town creek indian mound
6 Ways to Explore the Outdoors in Montgomery County
From rustic hikes to elegant farm-to-table dinners, there are many ways to get outside in Montgomery County.
Behind Closed Doors: Architectural Time Travel
Take a tour through time — from a thousand years ago through the early 20th century — at five of North Carolina’s most fascinating buildings.
Quiz: The Most Wonderful Time
At these holiday events across North Carolina, our hearts will be glowing and we’ll be of good cheer. After all, it is — well, you know.
35 Amazing Historic Places to See in North Carolina
The National Register of Historic Places has documented some 95,000 structures, sites, and districts across the country. In North Carolina, around 2,900 properties — from churches and cotton mills to farms, homes, and schools — have earned this designation. Now, these special spots representing our state’s history are known nationwide.
10 Beautiful Places to Go Stargazing in NC
Where to stop and look up from mountains to coast.
Mount Gilead
Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Pee Dee made a village out of this land on the southern edge of the Uwharrie Mountains. Today, their ceremonial center is preserved at Town Creek Indian Mound, and their humble spirit persists in the people who now make Mount Gilead home.
