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.
Preservation Efforts Continue Full Steam Ahead at NC Train Stations
The setting for many a joyful arrival or weepy departure, where riders clutched boxed lunches, duffle bags, and vanity cases, train stations across the state nearly fell into obsolescence. Now, these architectural and sentimental jewels are back on track, for viewing, celebrating, and, of course, catching a train.
Wagons Ho! A Look at the Daniel Boone Wagon Train
The brave North Carolinians who followed in Daniel Boone’s footsteps with wagons and livestock could’ve done it in cars and buses. But this was a special occasion.
Secrets of Sunny Point
Most everyone in Brunswick County knows about Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, the country’s largest ammunition port. But hardly anyone knows exactly what happens there.
Learning to Fly: A Conversation with The Wright Brothers Author David McCullough
The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian talks with Our State about the Wright Brothers’ first flight.
Why Are There Two Styles of NC Barbecue?
Eastern-style or Lexington-style barbecue? You know what you like, but do you know how they both came to be?
Years After World War II, Divers Explore Wreck Site of U-352
When the German submarine U-352 was sunk during World War II, no one knew if its remains would ever be seen again. Today, divers visit the sub on almost daily excursions. But you don’t have to venture out to sea to get a glimpse of our state’s maritime history.
