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.
Town Milk Put Tarboro on the Map
As the first city in the country — and perhaps the world — to operate a municipal milk plant, Tarboro set an international example for public health in the early 20th century.
Jonkonnu Is A Whirl of Song and Dance
Every Christmas, the little-known antebellum tradition of Jonkonnu, found almost nowhere else in North America, comes to life in New Bern.
Christmas Aboard the USS North Carolina
For USS North Carolina crewmen in the middle of World War II, Christmas came wrapped in a filmstrip.
What’s the History of the Sweet Potato?
The sweet potato dates back centuries and how it became North Carolina's official state vegetable is just part of the story.
The Marines of Montford Point
During World War II, a military base in Jacksonville served as the training camp for the first African-American Marines since the American Revolution.
When Trolleys Ruled the Roads of North Carolina
A century ago, streetcars were more than just a romantic notion. They were a reliable way for North Carolinians to get around.
