The drawback of our country's interstate road system is that we miss out on so many wonderful towns and sites. Instead of being waymarkers along the route they are relegated to a name on a green or brown sign as we fly past on the way to our destination. My husband and I were given … Continue reading Alamance County, North Carolina
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Town Creek Indian Mound
Sometimes you have to step away from the emails and housecleaning and go on an adventure! A few weeks ago I did just that. Not wanting to go alone I called my mother and she agreed to be my road trip buddy. Our destination of choice was the Town Creek Indian Mound in Mt. Gilead, … Continue reading Town Creek Indian Mound
Belmont, North Carolina
Southwest of Charlotte is a beautiful, thriving town called Belmont. Located along the Catawba River, the area came to life in 1871 when the railroad was built. Originally called Garibaldi Station, it continued to grow as land nearby was donated to the Benedictine Monks and in 1876 they founded Belmont Abbey College. Incorporated in 1895, Belmont's … Continue reading Belmont, North Carolina
What Traveling Has Taught Me
By Joanna Grey Talbot This gigantic, magnificent, overwhelming world is full of wonder and beauty and mystery and I will never be able to see it all. Yet, that will not deter me from trying my hardest to do so. Traveling has taught me so much about myself, the people around me, and the world … Continue reading What Traveling Has Taught Me
From England to Badin: An Adventure on Ice Skates
By Joanna Grey Talbot There are so many fascinating stories in this world if you take the time to sit and listen. The best part is finding those stories in unexpected places. Badin, North Carolina, is a small town about an hour east of Charlotte that was created in 1913 by a French company looking … Continue reading From England to Badin: An Adventure on Ice Skates
New Stories From Old Towns 