From towns to battlefields, these 17 sites across our state still echo with the footsteps — and sacrifices — that helped forge a new nation.
The Mystery of Gimghoul Castle
For more than a century, Gimghoul Castle — the stone home of a legendary secret society — has intrigued UNC Chapel Hill students and local residents alike.
Faces From the Past
A home renovation in Edenton reveals a collection of photos that had been lost behind a mantel — some for more than a century.
The Sandwich of Surry County
In the foothills of North Carolina, the Great Depression gave rise to a simple yet delicious sandwich that can’t be found anywhere else in the state.
A Modern Series Opens a Window to the Past
In Raleigh, the Museum of History houses the artifacts and anecdotes that trace North Carolina’s journey from past to present. Now, a pair of virtual programs open the museum to people across the state — and around the world — uncovering hidden aspects of our history, one bite-size piece at a time.
Cooking With Moog
When an inventor and his wife came to Asheville in the 1970s, he brought a far-out, ethereal sound, and she brought a cookbook full of recipes.
The First Family of NC Mountain Music
Doc Watson’s legendary flat-picking style helped define the sound of North Carolina. But he would’ve been the first to say that he was one link in a long tradition of folk and bluegrass. Raised in a musical home in Deep Gap, his influence branched out far beyond Watauga County, welcoming new generations of musicians into the fold.
