Forgotten Mineral Spring Resort in North Carolina
This empty crossroads was once bustling with tourists who came to the area looking for the healing properties from the spring water.
Alleghany Pumpkin House
The Estel Wyatt House | Alleghany County, North Carolina | c. 1900 This unique home in Western North Carolina is thought to have been built c. 1900 by Estel Wyatt, an architect and bachelor from the area. Estel was the oldest of four sons of Calvin J. Wyatt- a successful merchant and one of the…
Why Were Old Barns Painted Red?
Red barns are iconic across rural America, but have you ever wondered why so many are painted this prolific color?
The Murder of Naomi Wise
In 1807, a tragic death in North Carolina was the inspiration for the first American ballad about murder.
Civil War Battlefield Hospital for Sale in North Carolina
The Smith Family home was converted into use as a battlefield hospital during the Civil War. Today, the house is for sale.
Family Farmhouse Demolished
This North Carolina farmhouse stood for more than 120 years before it was dismantled. Read its story here…
The Lawrence School at Corinth
This tattered old school building is being reclaimed by nature, but some of its finer details still remain if you look closely. Built in 1885, the school is one of the only landmarks that remains from the community that it once served.
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.