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.
From Fountain to Fore!
Why a 300-pound soda dispenser holds an exalted place at the Pinehurst library.
History: Pilgrimage in Song
For decades, thousands have gathered at Grandfather Mountain to lift their hearts and voices.
The Sleeping Giant on Lake Mattamuskeet
A former hunting lodge at Lake Mattamuskeet symbolizes Hyde County’s heyday — and maybe its future.
History: The Great Oyster War
In 1890, tensions between native Ocracokers and marauding outsiders came to a head. At the center of the conflict? A small but valuable shellfish.
How the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Was Moved
Nearly two decades after it experienced a change of scenery, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse remains a Hatteras Island marvel.
Welcome to the Club
Since 1953, the Tar Heel Junior Historian Association has brought together students across the state. The goal? To learn about — and love — their own patch of North Carolina history.
