How a Christmas tradition popularized at an all-girls summer camp in Brevard grew into a global phenomenon.
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.
A Tartan of Our Own
The dyed woolen cloth makes a lovely scarf or a fetching tie, but the distinctive Carolina tartan pattern represents so much more.
