Colonial Taverns
Colonial taverns during the Revolutionary War served as crucial community hubs for socializing, business, and political debates serving as cente...
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Reflections of Christmas from Childhood
There are certain seasons in life that never really leave us. They settle into our hearts like soft snowfall… quiet, steady, unforgettable. Chr...
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A Choral Christmas Tapestry 250 Years in the Making Dec. 12–14
HICKORY, N.C.—When I think of childhood Christmas gatherings at the Luhrs’ home, my mind instantly goes to the CDs we played throughout th...
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Lydia Darragh, the Unknowing Spy
Lydia Barrington was born in 1729 in Dublin to Mary Aldridge and John Barrington, the youngest child of six. On November 2, 1753, she married the fami...
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When a heart breaks in December
I read an obituary today that stayed with me long after the words faded from the page. It told the story of someone who had carried loss after l...
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Anniversary of Mayflower Landing
In November 1620, 102 brave souls landed in Plymouth. They created the Mayflower Compact and expanded English colonization in North America. The Mayfl...
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Let Grief Turn Into Love Again
There are moments in life when grief arrives like an unexpected storm—quiet at first, then overwhelming, soaking our days with memories, questio...
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A Warm Welcome to the Thanksgiving Season
Thanksgiving is a time when homes fill with familiar aromas, families gather around crowded tables, and gratitude takes center stage. While today&rsqu...
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The Word “67” — How A Random Number Became Today’s Viral Kid L...
LINCOLNTN, N.C.—When I first heard my daughter Jasmine say the word “67” I honestly thought she was answering a math question. Then ...
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From Humble Beginnings…
The home known as Vesuvius proudly sits as the oldest standing home in Lincoln County. Built in 1792 by General Joseph Graham, Vesuvius has seen over ...
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Thanksgiving: The Lost Holiday
Why the quietest holiday deserves our full attentionEvery year, just as the last Halloween pumpkin is carried to the curb and the first Christma...
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The Letters of Abigail Adams
Upon hearing of England’s rejection of the so-called Olive Branch Petition on November 12, 1775, Abigail Adams writes to her husband, John:&ldqu...
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When Autumn meets snow in November
There’s a quiet kind of magic when autumn and winter brush shoulders in November. One moment, golden leaves still cling to their branches,...
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“Don’t allow nobody on the deck!”
WHITEFISH POINT, MICH.––In the annals of maritime disasters, its tragic sadness is surpassed only by the Titanic.It was 50 years ago to-da...
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Happy Birthday to the United States Marines
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for servic...
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It’s the Season for Stink Bugs
Autumn is here, which means pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and… stink bugs. Yes, those tiny, armored little pests who apparently have a b...
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