What’s in a Name?
Many North Carolina locales are named after founding fathers, from Greensboro to Franklin County to the town of Washington
Tag: history
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.
The Search For Hannah Crafts
A new book by Gregg Hecimovich tells the story of the North Carolina native who wrote the first known novel by an African American woman.
The King’s Speech: When MLK Visited NC State’s Campus
In the summer of 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King spoke at Reynolds Coliseum. Recently-discovered footage brings the event into focus.
48 Hours in Wilmington
A weekend trip in the off-season reveals excellent cocktails, great food and plenty of cultural opportunities.
November 2023 Poem: Elsewhere
This poem is dedicated to George Moses Horton, an enslaved poet and the first Black American to publish a book in the South.