Although its complete history has been lost to time, a document drafted by patriots in Charlotte is believed to be the colonies’ first written declaration of independence.
Atrocity at Shelton Laurel
Revenge on the enemy is one thing. Murder of the innocent is another. Two colonels in the Confederate Army show no mercy in Madison County, conducting acts that outrage even their side’s most devoted leaders.
(Volume 2, Part 5)
The History of the Chatham County Rabbit
At the turn of the 20th century, rabbits in Chatham County were so popular and succulent, they made their way to menus in New England and added thousands to local revenue. Are they making a comeback?
Baptism by Blood
Just 90 days after he passes his board exam, without any supervision, Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood performs perhaps the most difficult act in medicine. (Volume 2, Part 4)
North Carolina: The Golden State
Two centuries ago, a young boy’s accidental discovery in Cabarrus County led to the first gold rush in the United States. For 50 years, North Carolina led the nation in gold production and gave a young country a new kind of wealth.
First, Do No Harm
Thomas Fanning Wood achieves a dream of becoming a doctor much sooner than he could have imagined. There is no time for an apprenticeship, not during the height of war.
(Volume 2, Part 3)
A War of Songs
From battlefields to minstrel shows, music becomes a rallying cry of loyalty and motivation. But as deaths and hopelessness mount, the songs convey a haunting sense of loss
(Volume 2, Part 2)
