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.
Tracking History at Lake Waccamaw’s Former Train Depot
In the 1970s, a group of women came together to save a historic train depot. Decades later, it’s a museum reminding locals of how their town began.
The Green Book Guide to North Carolina
For Black families in the 1950s, the ribbons of asphalt that crisscross our state could be dangerous obstacle courses: Most hotels and other businesses denied African-Americans basic services. Many travelers of color looked to the Green Book to find safety on the open road and community in our towns and cities.
The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Running
Paul "Hardrock" Simpson of Burlington lived his life in the fast lane, and never passed up an opportunity to jog.
The 1960s: The Fast Cars and Outlaw Heroes of NASCAR
Thanks to the grit of its drivers and the thrill of its events, the sport started by moonshiners shifts into high gear. Born on the dirt tracks of the North Carolina Piedmont, stock car racing becomes a national pastime.
The 1960s: The State of Literature
In the 1960s, a renewed focus on culture and education brings a burst of energy to the state’s literary scene: Writers sing North Carolina’s praises in poetry and prose.
The Sky is Her Limit
The first woman to earn an engineering degree from NC State, Katharine Stinson rose to an amazing career as a flight engineer.
