Jacob Forney Sr. and Maria Berger Forney
Jacob Forney and his wife Maria were among the first settlers to what is now Lincoln County - arriving here about 1752 following John Beatty and Adam ...
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When The Music Comes Back
Sometimes, without warning, a melody drifts through my mind; a tune from my younger days. It may rise while I’m washing dishes, driving down a f...
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William Reardon
It seems only fitting that on Black History Month that we honor black patriots who fought in the Revolution and what better place to start than right ...
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Divine Comfort, Wrapped in Fur
There are moments in life when love arrives without words, without explanation, just presence. Animals have a way of doing that. They sense what we ca...
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Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
On February 18th, Loyalist forces began their march towards the coast in North Carolina to meet British troops. What comes next may be one of th...
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Overbuilt and Overwhelmed
“Development may bring opportunity, but it also carries consequences we can’t ignore.”I moved to this county in mid-1988, when drivi...
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How was everyday life for 18th-century settlers?
CROUSE––What was everyday life like for the 18th century’s new arrivals in what is today known as Crouse?What did they encounte...
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Happy 294th Birthday George
We were blessed with forefathers who despite their many personal flaws, thought deeply about their actions made on behalf of our country and the...
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More Than Roses
Valentine’s Day arrives each year wrapped in red paper and ribboned expectations. Store shelves bloom with roses, hearts, and chocolate, and lov...
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Legislating a Fledgling Nation
In early February 1776, the Second Continental Congress debated opening trade with foreign powers and forming alliances, a major step toward full sepa...
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At the Crouse roads of history
By MONA RAMSEYCrouse Community History and Photo ProjectCROUSE––The story of Crouse is the story of Lincoln County itself.It’s a pla...
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Angels Among Us
There are angels all around us, even when we don’t recognize them at first. A few days ago, the world changed for my husband and I in the ...
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Along the banks of two creeks
By MONA RAMSEYCrouse Community History and Photo ProjectCROUSE––Picture it.It’s the 1750’s, and Indian Creek flows gently thro...
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The Catawba Indians
In the two centuries leading up to the American Revolution, North Carolina's Native population declined dramatically. Although exact numbers are...
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The Arctic Blast-Southern Style
Here in the South, winter is less a season and more a rumor. It’s something we hear about from relatives up North, right before they tell ...
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The Battle of Cowan's Ford
The Battle of Cowan's Ford, fought on February 1, 1781, was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War, where American militia att...
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