Hart Square is billed as the world's largest collection of 18th and 19th-century structures. For nearly all the 100 structures on the site, approximately 200 artisan s demonstrate elements of early American life. Hickory, N.C. physician, Dr. Bob Hart started the venture back in 1967, originally as a wildlife refuge. An educational center was added in 2020. Hart Square opens to the public annually with a fall festival held on the fourth Saturday in October.
"A visit to Wilmington Is packed with possibilities. among them, nearby Wrightsville Beach, the charming Riverwalk, a wide range of restaurants and shops and two must see gardens: Arlie and the Arboretum of New Hanover County."
Portsmouth was chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1753. It was a significant port for a time until nearby inlets no longer became navigable. the last residents left in 1971 and the island is now owned by the National Park Service. Access to the island is either by private boat or through Portsmouth Island Tours located in Ocracoke.
Union Power Cooperative member Wesley Furr realized an opportunity during the recent Pandemic to recreate a fantasy car from his childhood, fueled by the 1974 movie, "The California Kid".
Started originally in 1948 by Dick Jennings, Jr. as Cashiers Valley Trout Farm, Sunburst Trout Farms started as the first commercial trout farm in the southeast. A three person crew harvests fish four days a week. Fish are caught and sent to Sunburst's processing facility in Waynesville. The company has 23 employees and ships nationwide.
In late spring, summer and fall, numerous farm operations in North Carolina are open for visitors, as well as for annual tours and events. Diverse forms of agritourism offer a way for farmers to teach people about food production and the importance of family farms.
Contributors and promiters mentioned are the Ledbetter Folk Art Auction, the Folk Art Center in Asheville, the John C. Campbell Folk School and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park.
Gifts appealing to connoisseurs of chocolate, confection, and cheese, pickle and preserves, and seasonings were featured in Leah Chester-Davis' article, which showcased examples of holiday recipes from local award winners.
According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, there are more than three-thousand small food businesses in the state dedicated to locally-sourced food products. Local food sales have grown significantly in the last five years, particularly in western North Carolina. This article highlights several local businesses and homegrown products relevant to the holidays.
Community led book boxes are becoming popular across the state. North Carolina has more than 500 of these registered as Little Free Libraries (LFL). These libraries are often started by individuals who possess a love of reading and want to share it with others, while developing a sense of community.
Leah Chester-Davis proposes the value of this event for the town containing the largest independent pickle company in the United States is measured in more than dollars and cents. Its greatest value: as a community festival and family reunion site.
As Leah Chester-Davis asserted, more shades of purple than royal hold value for North Carolina. For the Tarheel State, this shade’s value is expressed in lavender farms such as Sunshine Lavender Farm, Hauser Creek Farm, and Bluebird Hill Farm.
A growing number of bean-to-bar chocolate makers in North Carolina purchase cacao beans from international cooperatives and create signature chocolates to sell in local shops. Several of these artisan chocolatiers are helping their local economy, and winning awards at national and international competitions.
Figs have grown on Ocracoke Island for over two-hundred years. The fruit is an important part of island history as well as family memories for Ocracoke residents.
Last year , the movie industry added more than $416 million to North Carolina's economy. Discussed are nine locations in the state where motion pictures have been made in recent years.