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.
Kinship Rekindled
Descendants of the world’s most famous conjoined twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, return to Mount Airy every year to reconnect with relatives from around the globe.
The Women Pilots of WWII
At Camp Davis in Onslow County, members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots played an integral role during World War II, and proved that women belong in the cockpit.
Saving a Seat to Inspire Change
For Phil Freelon, the architect who designed the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, inspiration comes from the powerful stories behind ordinary objects.
Speaker for the Trees
John Simcox Holmes set out to understand the connection between clear-cut logging and flooding on his farm. Along the way, he gave trees a voice and helped save the state’s forests.
Help & Healing
Fifty years ago, a pilot program at Duke University paved the way for a new kind of medical professional. Physician assistants have been helping save lives ever since.
Back in the Day: A Family Tree
George Vanderbilt commemorated the christening of his daughter by planting "Cornelia's Tree."
