For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
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.
Photo Essay: The Carolina Scots
In fields, churches, traditions, history books, beaches — and certainly in our surnames — our Scottish connections shine through and live on.
The History of Charlotte’s WBT Radio Station
Charlotte's radio powerhouse, WBT, has come a long way from its chicken-coop roots. Today, it remains a reliable companion for loyal listeners.
Merci Train Boxcar Symbolizes French-American Ties
Following World War II, in recognition of American postwar relief efforts, the people of France sent over boxcars filled with gifts to say “thank you.”
Records of the Moravians Conserved in Raleigh
The living history of North Carolina’s Moravians still resides in Old Salem, but for a taste of the stories behind the history, head east to the D.H. Hill Library.
The Bean That Can’t Be Beat: Luck’s Pintos
The history behind that bright yellow can of Luck’s pintos.
