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.
Keepers of the Light: North Carolina’s Linemen
It’s easy to take for granted the gifts of electric heat and light, but it wasn’t so long ago that much of our state lay in darkness. Our thanks to the linemen who faced — and continue to face — sleepless nights, dizzying heights, and the constant peril of electrocution to give us power through the simple act of flipping a switch.
The History of the Scuppernong
In Columbia, the river that gave its name to our grape is a lifeline and a family tie.
Freedom Nears for Slaves
The slave trade in North Carolina thrives, despite the impending demise of the Confederacy. (Volume 4, Part 10)
Asheville’s Fortress of Art: The Biltmore Estate
A top-secret scheme during World War II made a room at Biltmore a hidden vault for our nation’s most valuable works of art.
During the Civil War, Sisters of Mercy Provide Medical Attention
Nuns from the North travel south to nurse the sick and comfort the dying. (Volume 4, Part 9)
The Man and Plan Behind
Research Triangle Park
Archie Davis, who helped found the Research Triangle Park, recognized in North Carolinians a desire to learn, to look ahead, to lead. Today, his vision continues to guide our world-famous research park.
