More than 50 years after the last residents of Portsmouth Island moved away, a descendant of the once-busy shipping village decks the halls in their honor.
Hidden History: Pea Island Life-Saving Station
Join writer Brad Campbell as we explore the shores of the Outer Banks to learn the story — and legacy — of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station’s all-Black crew of surfmen.
Rescuing History
A painter, a poet, a novelist, a middle school student, and many others have played a role in revealing the story — and the lessons — of the all-Black Pea Island Life-Saving Station.
A Brief History of the North Carolina State Fair
From Ferris wheels to funnel cakes, this timeline highlights 172 years of food and fun.
Hidden History: Edgar Tufts
In this episode of Hidden History, Brad Campbell shares the story of a Presbyterian minister and the lasting impact he made in Banner Elk, NC, and the surrounding communities.
Edgar Tufts’s High Country Legacy
In 1895, a Presbyterian minister arrived in the High Country. A bold and visionary leader, he brought churches, schools, a hospital, a children’s home, and even electricity to Banner Elk.
Cleveland County’s Bluegrass Legend
Come and listen to a story ’bout a man named Earl — who changed the sound of bluegrass forever, one three-finger roll at a time.
