Coolmore Plantation is both a mansion and a museum. But to Joe Spiers, who lives here with his wife, Janet, it is both a connection to his family’s history and a structure that symbolizes his own endurance and strength.
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.
The Great American Photographer: Matthew Lewis
In the 1960s and '70s, Pulitzer Prize winner Matthew Lewis watched one of our nation's defining eras through his camera lens.
Breakfast in North Carolina: Byrd’s Restaurant
There's nothing fancy about this Kinston restaurant. But with biscuits this good, we don't mind the modest decor.
Breakfast in North Carolina: Smith Street Diner
This no-nonsense diner in Greensboro provides fresh cooked breakfast fare every morning.
Saving the Battleship North Carolina
Destined to be scrapped, the Battleship North Carolina got its reprieve in 1958, thanks to a statewide effort that brought the ship home.
The Blessing of the Hounds
Hunters and hounds gather reverently on Thanksgiving Day. Soon, they will burst across Hobby Field on the heels of Codie Hayes, who was born to lead them in pursuit of tradition and glory.
The Apple Teacher
On seven acres in Caswell County, a high school chemistry teacher preserves his family farm and Southern food traditions.
Fly Fishing in North Carolina
Where well-stocked waters and gorgeous settings add up to the perfect day.
