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.
Why Is Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem?
Many are surprised to learn that Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, more than 100 miles west of the town of Wake Forest. While the university got its start as a college in Wake Forest, its move to the Triad is a historic one.
Sherman’s Final March
The Union lays waste to Fayetteville in its push through the Carolinas. (Volume 5, Part Two)
Why Is There a Bump in the NC/Va Border?
Trace your finger along a map of North Carolina, and you'll notice a slight notch in the border our state shares with Virginia. It might be little, but it has a mighty story to tell.
Invisible Appalachia: Junaluska
Since before the Civil War, a historically African-American community has made its home at the edge of downtown Boone. It continues to this day: quiet, yet present, and persevering against the odds.
The Fabric of Elkin: The Chatham Manufacturing Company
Thanks to the Chatham Manufacturing Company, the history of Elkin is defined by a single cozy object: the Chatham blanket.
The Union Takes Wilmington
Confederate troops fail to defend the vital port city. (Volume 5, Part 1)
