In 1917, the town of Hot Springs, North Carolina, transformed into a shared landscape of craftsmanship and culture after 2,000 German officers, sailors, and civilians carved out a community along the banks of the French Broad River.
The Strength of Sisterhood
In Charlotte, a Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has been getting things done for 127 years — and it’s just getting started.
Resurrection of a Snow Camp Drama
A beloved outdoor drama in Alamance County finds new life through the people who refuse to let it fade.
Where the Halifax Resolves Began
Hidden since 1849, the footprint of the colonial courthouse that helped spark America’s independence has finally been located.
North Carolina Pirates
Along the Old North State’s coast, pirate lore lingers.
A Revolutionary Road Trip
From towns to battlefields, these 17 sites across our state still echo with the footsteps — and sacrifices — that helped forge a new nation.
On the Path to Freedom
A historian traveled thousands of miles around our state on a quest to compile stories of the American Revolution. In North Carolina, that history lives all around us — even if we can’t see it.
