How a Christmas tradition popularized at an all-girls summer camp in Brevard grew into a global phenomenon.
Ocean City, Everlasting
On Topsail Island, the state’s oldest continuously sustained African American beach community celebrated its 75th anniversary with history, jazz, and fellowship.
The Diamond City Descendants
Once, hardy islanders made a life on the shores of Shackleford Banks — until a series of storms forced them to leave. Every five years, their present-day generations return to this beachside site to remember.
How North Carolina’s County Flags Began
In this episode of Hidden History, Brad Campbell takes us to Granville County, North Carolina, where the creation and hoisting of the first official county flag sparked a movement across the state.
County Flags
Granville County hoisted the first official county flag in North Carolina more than 60 years ago. The popularity of county flags has been on the rise ever since.
The Outer Banks’ Unsung Heroines
A quest to learn about her mother and grandmothers led a genealogist to the untold stories of her Outer Banks ancestors.
Lew Powell’s Memorabilia Collection
A devoted collector finds treasures in items that were once the stuff of everyday life in North Carolina. His growing collection, housed in UNC Chapel Hill’s Wilson Library, is invaluable to understanding our state.
