Built to Serve: The History of Fire Station 3
Fire Station 3 in Raleigh, NC has a unique tie to our first Black firefighters — and boasts all the latest in department technology
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Telling their Own Stories: An Early Black Publisher in Raleigh
In the midst of the Jim Crow era, the Orgen Printing Company created a space to cover news that was relevant to Raleigh’s Black community
A Time Traveler’s Itinerary: Raleigh Destinations that Feel Like the 1950s
Raleigh is very different today than it was in the 1950s, but traces of its past remain — if you know where to look. Spend a day stepping back in time.
Hello, Raleigh! Uncovering the City’s First Telephone Call in a Box of Old Photos
A family photo archive reveals the 1926 World Series “playograph” outside The News & Observer and the site of Raleigh’s first telephone call.
What’s in a Name?
Many North Carolina locales are named after founding fathers, from Greensboro to Franklin County to the town of Washington
Grand Infrastructure: Raleigh’s Original Water Tower
In 1887, the City of Oaks debuted its first municipal water tower, a stone-and-brick structure topped with a 100,000 gallon iron tank
Revolutionary Roots: America 250 in Raleigh
North Carolina was an important colony during the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s how we’re sharing that history
Coffins & Cabinets: Raleigh’s Oldest Business
A photograph from the State Archives of North Carolina offers insight on a furniture making business that evolved into a funeral home.
A Fuller Story: An Update on the History Museum
As the next phase of renovation begins at the NC Museum of History, community input and interaction are at the forefrontby Ayn-Monique Klahre If you’ve driven around downtown lately, you’ve probably noticed the fencing around the North Carolina History Museum…
Guardian of Stories: History Museum Executive Director C.J. Roberts
The new head of the NC Division of State History Museums will spearhead a renovation of the flagship repository for our state’s artifacts
5 Questions With… James Dodson
The New York Times bestselling author of golf autobiographies tells us about his latest book, The Road That Made America.
Walking Through History at Stagville
The state historical site on Old Oxford Highway in Durham County offers an immersive look into North Carolina’s complex past
Team Player: NC State Basketball Great Tommy Burleson
On the court and off, this North Carolina All-American ACC basketball MVP made a habit of supporting his community
Eliza’s Garden: A History of the Grounds of Haywood Hall
Eliza Haywood, the wife of Raleigh’s first mayor, added both ornamental plants and vegetable gardens to their home. You can see traces today.