Here’s your guide to free things to do in North Carolina
Let's dive into the best free things to do in North Carolina, from Raleigh's historic sites to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Apr
2024
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NC HISTORY
Apr
2024
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The 5 most believable UFO sightings ever reported in North Carolina
An exploration of the most credible UFO sightings to be reported across the Tar Heel State over the years.
Mar
2024
21
VIDEO: Why It’s So Important To Know Your History
Becky Pringle, the president of the National Education Association, on how her upbringing— her father was a history teacher—helped her understand how the past is still impacting Americans today.
Feb
2024
29
4 Black North Carolina icons who deserve their own movie
Until some A-list actor is standing at the Oscars talking about these four extraordinary Black North Carolinians, we're still coming up short.
Feb
2024
26
Stories from North Carolina’s Trail of Tears
Markers and remnants of the Trail of Tears stretch across the American landscape. Here are the places that witnessed this infamous moment in U.S. history.
Feb
2024
23
The mysterious exhumation of Durham’s founding father
Most North Carolinians know the story of Sir Walter Raleigh — or if they don’t, they can most likely identify the namesake of the state capital. As for Dr. Bartlett Durham, the man for whom they named Raleigh’s younger sibling city, that story isn’t quite as familiar.
Feb
2024
2
10 events, 29 days: How to celebrate Black History Month in NC
It's a leap year so Black History Month is a day longer this year. Here's our guide for how to celebrate it across the state.
Jan
2024
19
Good News Friday: You can see a 104-year-old NC shipwreck right now
A new biography tells the story of Dr. Altheria Patton, an Anson County educator who began teaching in the segregation-era South. Plus: You can see a 104-year-old shipwreck right now!
Jan
2024
15
Martin Luther King Jr. visited NC often. Here are 5 times to remember.
NC was a hotspot for hate in King’s lifetime. But it was also the home of civil rights pioneers. So Martin Luther King Jr. was often here.
Jan
2024
9
Native American villages, colonial homes, and segregated schools: 10 historic buildings in NC
North Carolina has many historic buildings. We tell the tales behind 10 of the most storied structures in the state and how they’re being used today.
11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
| August 12, 2025
Chapel Hill | college | COLLEGE STUDENTS | Community | CULTURE | DURHAM | EVENTS | Greensboro | HARDGATE | HIGHER EDUCATION | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | RALEIGH | RECREATION | SCHOOLS | WAKE COUNTY
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape
| August 1, 2025
EXTREME WEATHER | HARDGATE | Hurricane Helene | LIFESTYLE | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | Rocky Mount | WATER | WEATHER | WILMINGTON
From deadly hurricanes to terrifying tornadoes, discover extreme weather events in North Carolina that were caught on tape (& watch the footage for yourself).
The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
| July 29, 2025
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let's take a look at four of them.
Learn about NC Civil War history at these 8 spots
| June 11, 2025
CHARLOTTE | Community | DURHAM | Fayetteville | HARDGATE | Lead Story | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS
If you want to learn more about NC Civil War history, check out these sites across the state.
4 low-cost vacation spots in North Carolina
| May 19, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HIKING | History | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | RALEIGH | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL | WAKE COUNTY | WINSTON SALEM
There’s no need to break the bank on a vacation spent enjoying North Carolina's natural beauty, history, and culture.