State History
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What to know about each of NC’s historically Black colleges
Discover key stats and dive into the history of each of North Carolina’s 10 historically Black colleges and universities.
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Discover the Pea Island Life Saving Station, the only all-Black station of its kind in the US
Dive into the legacy of North Carolina’s iconic Pea Island Life Saving Station and its heroic, history-making crew.
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Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement
The Greensboro Sit-Ins started in North Carolina in 1960 before going nationwide. Here’s everything you need to know about this important series of protests.
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Forgotten North Carolina baseball player was a hero in segregated Negro leagues
One of North Carolina’s greatest baseball products ever played in an era of segregation. This is his story.
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Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr. and the blood that fueled a movement
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a look at King and other “forgotten” martyrs of the Civil Rights Movement.
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A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.
Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.
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Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
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How these two puddings became North Carolina’s unique Thanksgiving tradition
Turkey and pumpkin pie are great, but NC has two unique additions to its Thanksgiving menu. Read on to learn about these festive state delicacies.
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Asheville is the most haunted city in North Carolina, & these 3 places prove it
Asheville has a uniquely haunted history. Here are three sites that prove it’s the spookiest city in NC.
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How NC’s Howe family, descended from an enslaved man, helped give Wilmington its distinctive look
North Carolina’s Howe family goes back to an enslaved man who was forced to work construction projects. His descendants have helped build some of Wilmington’s most distinctive buildings.
