For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
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.
Lew Powell’s Kingdom of Thingdom
In Chapel Hill, items that were once the stuff of everyday life in North Carolina are part of a growing collection that’s invaluable to understanding our state, its culture, and its history.
Mill Town Baseball
Watch as contributor Brad Campbell explores how North Carolina’s legacy of mill town baseball endures in Kannapolis.
