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Apr 2015
Sky High
Roan Mountain’s Cloudland Hotel once served as an elevated destination for naturalists
Dec 2014
Century Club
Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone
Oct 2014
’Shine On
Make a moonshine run to see some of WNC’s historic stills
Apr 2014
Taking the High Roads
Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top
Apr 2014
Ride the Rails
Take a trip back in time on the Craggy Mountain Line
Mar 2014
Mountain Meds
S.B. Penick & Co. dominated the crude drug business
Dec 2013
Last Laugh
Moms Mabley, the trailblazing Brevard-born comedienne, gets her due
Dec 2013
Rediscovering Lincoln
A UNC Asheville professor makes a historical find in an image from Gettysburg
Dec 2013
Family Ties
One of the region’s oldest African-American communities delves into its past
Jun 2013
The Big 1-0-0!
Two landmarks celebrate milestone anniversaries
Jun 2013
Wheel of Time
A Catawba County landmark cranks up for a centennial celebration
Apr 2013
Writer's Retreats
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald's frequent visits to the mountains yielded a turning point amid dark days
Mar 2013
Scottish Lineage
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country
Mar 2013
A Sense of the Past
An exhibit unveils an obscure bit of African-American history
Jan 2013
Historic Encore
Nina Simone’s childhood home to receive a second chance
Jan 2013
Remaking a Mint
Rutherfordton brightens the spotlight on its role in the state’s gold rush
Oct 2012
The Great Gusher
A storied spout marks a century of saluting WNC’s railroad pioneers
Oct 2012
The Long & Winding Road
Take a drive to appreciate the enormous effort behind the Cherohala Skyway
Aug 2012
Stitch In Time
A leader in women's fashions kept its roots and headquarters in Rutherfordton
Aug 2012
Historic Link
Catawba County's Bunker Hill Covered Bridge marks a rare preserved path through time
Aug 2012
A Good Yarn
Historic Henry River Mill Village tells a tale beyond its role in The Hunger Games
Aug 2012
Living History
After 123 years, the Soldiers Reunion in Newton holds strong to its roots
Aug 2012
Family Matters
At possibly America's longest-running family gathering, the Silers celebrate lifes milestones and the ties that bind
Jun 2012
A Lofty Feat
The deft engineering of Guilford Nanney created Chimney Rock's first trail system
Jun 2012
Greetings From the Mountains
With enticing images of natural wonders, recreation, and iconic landmarks, Asheville Post Card Company helped launch the region as a tourist destination.
Jun 2012
Healing Nature
Devastating fires played a role in creating the natural playground known as Graveyard Fields
Feb 2012
Lost To Time
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life
Feb 2012
Built to Last
The legacy of master mason James Vester Miller lives on in Asheville's historic edifices
Oct 2011
Road to Prosperity
The Buncombe Turnpike blazed a trail to market for drovers and farmers and helped open the mountains to tourists
Sep 2011
Hail to the Queen
Mayview Manor stood as a regal icon of Blowing Rock for merely four decades
Aug 2011
The Giant Storyteller
Ray Hicks tales bore the unmistakable twang and sensibilities of early Appalachia
Jul 2011
School Reformed
An historic schoolhouse for African Americans in Madison County finds a new community role
Jun 2011
Engine of Change
Before its reinvention as an amusement park ride, Tweetsie Railroad transformed Boone from an isolated mountain hamlet into a boomtown
May 2011
Natural Charm
From pageant queens to the namesake blooms, the 65-year-old Rhododendron Festival continues to celebrate the beauty of the mountains
Apr 2011
Mountain Divide
The 150th anniversary of North Carolina’s entry into the Civil War sparks reminders of our region’s conflicted role in the fight
Apr 2011
Spring Homecoming
Decoration Day heralds the return of a time-honored and colorful custom
Mar 2011
In Pursuit of the Past
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
Halls of History
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Feb 2011
Gone With the Wind
One of the country's early attempts at harvesting renewable energy began in Boone
Jan 2011
Trade Secret
Shedding light on the days when tokens trumped the almighty dollar
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