By Joanna Grey Talbot Best laid plans of mice and men, eh? Yesterday, I set off on my weekly adventure to check out places new to me in an old town. I had hours planned out but it wasn't to be. My first stop was the NC Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis. It was … Continue reading An Unplanned Adventure
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Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
By Joanna Grey Talbot Apples in South Carolina? But I thought the fruit they are known for is peaches? Both are true! Growing up in North Carolina I only knew of picking apples in the Blue Ridge Mountains which is why I am glad I came across an orchard closer to home. Most of the state doesn't have … Continue reading Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Concord, North Carolina
Traveling to places new to me and meeting people will never get old. Having conversations with complete strangers who obviously love their community is quickly becoming one of my favorite parts about writing this blog. This week I traveled to the town of Concord. Founded in 1796 as the county seat of the newly formed Cabarrus … Continue reading Concord, North Carolina
Have Anxiety, Will Travel.
I spend so much time searching for new stories in the world that sometimes I neglect to tell my own. Why do I travel? What do I love about it so much? It's simple, really. I have anxiety and I have found it to be one of the best ways to push myself out of … Continue reading Have Anxiety, Will Travel.
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
By Joanna Grey Talbot The road was calling and I had to answer! This week I headed about 40 minutes southeast of Charlotte to the beautiful little town of Kings Mountain. Incorporated in 1874, it is named for the Revolutionary War battle of the same name which took place five miles south in 1780. Yet, … Continue reading Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Small Town Mocha
GloryBeans Coffee House By Joanna Grey Talbot No matter where I go I sniff out the local coffee shop and a small mocha with skim milk is always my drink of choice. For an extroverted introvert like myself it is hard to find a coffee shop where I feel completely at home. Yet, I found … Continue reading Small Town Mocha
Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum
By Joanna Grey Talbot Every new place that I visit I always look for three things: a museum, a used bookstore, and a local coffee shop. Even on my honeymoon last fall my poor husband was dragged to so many museums and coffee shops – I just can’t help myself! One of the highlights of … Continue reading Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
By Joanna Grey Talbot Tucked away in the rolling farmland of Cabarrus County is a town whose name speaks for itself. Downtown Mount Pleasant has one main intersection at the intersection of NC Highway 73 and Main Street but if you take the time to stop you will discover so many treasures and stories. Located … Continue reading Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
A New Journey
Find out why I am starting a new blog!
New Stories From Old Towns 