A Texas Town Disappears
A small but vibrant community grew here in rural Texas until the 1930s, but today, it’s little more than a ghost town.
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South Carolina Plantation and Boarding House Along the Stagecoach Road
A portion of this South Carolina home is believed to have been built in 1786 and added on to over time. It was also a busy stop for travelers along the Stagecoach Road. Back then, it sat at the center of a 1,200-acre rice plantation where hundreds were enslaved.
What Is Haint Blue?
Haint Blue, which actually encompasses a collection of colors from blue to green, is an iconic shade tha can be found adorning mansions and rural cabins across the South. And while the popularity of the color seems endless, few know the complicated history it entails.
Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color
No craftsman of their day left a more indelible mark on North Carolina than Thomas Day, whose personal story is as fascinating as his skill as a woodworker.
Family House Was The Site Of A Tragedy In 1935
Built around 1850, this home has many stories hidden within its walls and one particularly tragic story that came to define it.
Iconic Symbol Of Rural Americana Still Stands
This old country store was much like so many others shops of its day that residents relied on for supplies and connection to their community.
But this one was propelled to national fame in 1939 when a famous photographer from California passed through this quiet crossroads in rural North Carolina.
Abandoned Georgia Asylum Has Hopes For The Future
This campus was once the largest facility in the United States for the treatment of mental illness. Today, it’s empty but there are hopes to restore it.
For Sale | Historic Virginia Home With One-Of-A-Kind Details
This Virginia home was added to over time, creating a one-of-a-kind house that is currently for sale.
The House of Eight Gables
Empty in South Carolina, this historic home has a story as interesting as its architecture.
Antebellum Alabama Plantation in Ruins
The ruins of Elm Bluff hold the story of Alabama’s earliest settlers and the people who came to be enslaved here.