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.
Where the Heart Is
Every year, alumni of the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford — the oldest orphanage in the state — return to Granville County to celebrate the place where they grew up.
Legendary Carolina Rock Concerts: Were You There?
The roar of the crowds, the elaborate sets, the life-changing performances by artists who would become some of the world’s most legendary music acts: These memorable concerts are cemented in North Carolina’s rock ’n’ roll history — and in the memories of devoted fans.
Jumpin’ at the Juke Joint
They didn’t look like much from the outside, but across North Carolina, general stores and barns and even cabins were the place to be when the jukebox started playing.
Starstruck: 5 Historic Sightings of Rock Stars in North Carolina
Some of the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll have taken a break from the stage while traveling through North Carolina to explore and mingle with locals.
Ludwig Drums: The Beat Goes On
During their historic 1964 debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles instantly made Ludwig the world’s most recognizable drum brand, inspiring a young musician in Charlotte to form his own fab four. At a factory in Monroe, Ludwig is still making those same drums.
Link Wray & the Chord Heard ’Round the World
Using music as her road map, one writer travels among the swamps and cypress trees of Harnett County, looking — and listening — for traces of the obscure ’50s rock ’n’ roll legend whose powerful riff inspired generations of guitarists.
