From towns to battlefields, these 17 sites across our state still echo with the footsteps — and sacrifices — that helped forge a new nation.
School Spirit in Jarvisburg
A little white schoolhouse once served as a hub for Black students and farming families in Currituck County. Lovingly restored and filled with memories, it remains an enduring point of pride.
Hitch a Ride on the Hoover Cart
Saddled with high prices brought on by the Great Depression, enterprising North Carolinians came up with a unique way of getting around that became an international fad.
Hear Them Ring
A farm boy grew up listening for the clang of a bell. Today, in Johnston County, his large, loud, and heavy collection rings on.
A Rootin’ Tootin’ Symphony
A novel program begun in the 1940s sent classical musicians into rural towns and counties across North Carolina. Its goal: to provide music education for all children.
Moonshine Through the Ages
Under the glow of the Carolina moon, distillers crafted countless gallons of illicit liquor, turning country roads into hidden ’shine speedways.
One Man’s Treasure
Some hobbies take up a corner of the garage. In Hertford County, an eclectic collection of Americana fills an entire high school.
