Although its complete history has been lost to time, a document drafted by patriots in Charlotte is believed to be the colonies’ first written declaration of independence.
The 1950s: At The Drive-In
After the war, North Carolinians hit the road on gasoline that’s newly cheap and plentiful. Sleek cars in a kaleidoscope of colors carry families to drive-in theaters and restaurants, where they watch and dine under the stars.
Making The Mountains-To-Sea Trail
For more than 40 years, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail has stretched nearly 1,200 miles across North Carolina. But for the passionate advocates who work to move the path off of roadways and into woods and fields — a fraction of a mile at a time — improving the trail is an ongoing journey.
Blueprint For A Movement
A tenacious architect with a lofty goal turned North Carolina State University into a powerhouse of modernist design.
Born in Bostic?
Searching for proof in Rutherford County.
Forgotten Homesteads Are Full of History & Mystery
Old, forgotten farm buildings hold stories and beg to be explored.
The 1950s: A Shared Rhythm
The sound of change is in the air along the North Carolina Coast: The lively music coming out of a black resort community called Seabreeze attracts white audiences eager for something new.
