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.
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.
Hidden History: Student Bus Drivers
In this episode of Hidden History, Brad Campbell explores a storied workforce from North Carolina’s past: the high schoolers who helmed the local school buses.
