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"Merci America!": The Gratitude Train of 1949

The Statue of Liberty was not the only gift that France gave the United States. Find out why France sent the Merci Train to America in 1949. VHS, 19 minutes.  details

Against the Tide

Although North Carolinians fought valiantly for independence from Britain, not all citizens fully embraced the U.S. Constitution proposed in 1778. Explore the tensions surrounding the 1778 ratification of the Constitution. How might students vote if they lived back in 1778? VHS, 16 minutes.  details

An Escape into Life: Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward, Angel

Take a peek into the life of Asheville writer Thomas Wolfe. Best known for Look Homeward, Angel, a novel about small-town life in North Carolina, Wolfe was one of the most acclaimed authors of his time. VHS, 15 minutes.  details

Archaeology in North Carolina

North Carolina archaeologists are in a race against time to preserve the past. Trace their efforts to learn more about American Indian, African American, and plantation life through careful archaeology. VHS, 28 minutes.  details

Artistry in Quilts

Quilts do more than keep us warm; they represent the histories of communities, families, and individuals. VHS (CC), 18 minutes.  details

Bentonville

Watch this reenactment of the Battle of Bentonville, where General Joseph E. Johnston attempted to halt General William T. Sherman's march through the South during the Civil War. VHS, 30 minutes.  details

Black Historic Sites in North Carolina

Visit historic sites that celebrate the many contributions of African Americans to the history of North Carolina. VHS, 18 minutes.  details

Blackbeard's Treasures

Combine the studies of science and history as you join underwater archaeologists in their discovery and exploration of the shipwreck believed to be Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge. VHS, 60 minutes.  details

Catawba, The River People

Reenactments of early Catawba life and interviews with modern-day Catawba people reveal the rich history and vibrant presence of the Catawba in North Carolina. VHS, 18 minutes.  details

Charlotte Trolleys: Your Ticket to the Past

Before automobiles covered the streets of Charlotte, electric streetcars crisscrossed the downtown area. Explore the development of the trolley system and its impact on the growth of the city. VHS, 24 minutes.  details

Dawn of Peace

Follow the events of the Civil War leading to the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston to General William T. Sherman at Bennett Place outside Durham. VHS, 16 minutes.  details

Fort Macon

Take a tour of Fort Macon, once a vital Civil War stronghold and now a state park. VHS, 15 minutes.  details

From Earth and Fire: North Carolina Pottery

Clay jugs and painted pots have a long tradition in North Carolina. Explore the role of pottery in the state's history and culture while learning the basic processes and techniques used in crafting these beautiful but practical works of art. VHS (CC), 14 minutes.  details

Looking for Gold

Follow Sarah and Dexter as they learn about the discovery and mining of gold at Reed Gold Mine. VHS, 20 minutes.  details

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

Experience important moments in the history of North Carolina sports through interviews, snapshots, and game highlights. VHS (CC), 9 minutes.  details

North Carolina State Historic Sites-- The Eastern to Central Piedmont Region

Visit historic sites in the eastern to central Piedmont region. View landmarks such as the House in the Horseshoe, Bentonville Battleground, Bennett Place, Town Creek Indian Mound, and Palmer Memorial Institute. Along the way, you'll meet men and women who helped shaped North Carolina's history. VHS, 27 minutes.  details

North Carolina State Historic Sites-- The Western Piedmont and Mountain Regions

Take a tour in pictures of historic sites in the western Piedmont and Mountain regions. Stop along the way at places such as Fort Dobbs, Polk Memorial, Spencer Shops, Reed Gold Mine, and Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. VHS, 30 minutes.  details

North Carolina State Historic Sites--The Coastal Region

Discover the exciting history to be found in the Costal Plain. Visit Fort Anderson, Edenton, Brunswick Town, Bath, Somerset Place, and other historic areas. VHS, 23 minutes.  details

North Carolina Women Making History

Discover the exciting lives of seven important North Carolina women who have shaped the state. VHS (CC), 9 minutes.  details

North Carolina and World War I

The "war to end all wars" changed the lives of many North Carolinians. Hear stories of those who fought in Europe and those who supported the war effort at home. VHS (CC), 26 minutes.  details

North Carolina at Home and Play during World War II

From rationing and Victory gardens to air bases and big bands, see what life was like in North Carolina during World War II. VHS (CC), 33 minutes.  details

North Carolina in the American Revolution

Follow the exciting story of the Revolutionary War through the experiences of 14-year-old Hugh McDonald! VHS (CC), 17 minutes.  details

North Carolina's Role in the American Revolution

Learn about the Revolutionary War battles that affected North Carolinians. Produced by the North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati. VHS, 20 minutes.  details

Of Men and Machines: The Story of Spencer Shops

Before automobiles, highways, and airplanes crisscrossed North Carolina, trains were the major means of transportation. Hear the stories of former employees of Spencer Shops railroad facility as they remember their contributions to the history of North Carolina transportation. VHS, 28 minutes.  details

Palmer Memorial Institute: The Mission and the Legacy (Elementary)

Explore the fascinating history of Palmer Memorial Institute and the extraordinary contributions of African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown. VHS, 13 minutes.  details

Palmer Memorial Institute: The Mission and the Legacy (Intermediate)

Explore the fascinating history of Palmer Memorial Institute and the extraordinary contributions of African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown. VHS, 27 minutes.  details

Past in Progress: The Treasures and Tales of North Carolina

Andy Griffith and Valeria Lynch Lee narrate the story of North Carolina from the precolonial period to the present. VHS (CC), 9 minutes.  details

Raleigh and Roanoke

A detailed account of Sir Walter Raleigh's attempts to establish an English colony in the New World. VHS, 12 minutes.  details

Raleigh: Tar Heel Capital

Explore the sights and sounds of North Carolina's historic capital city. VHS & DVD, 12 minutes.  details

Ripples in Time

Learn about the Holocaust from the individuals who lived through it: American servicemen who liberated concentration camps, Jewish people who escaped, and Jewish Americans who watched the tragic events of World War II unfold. VHS, 60 minutes  details

Roanoak

An exciting detailed drama about the arrival of English settlers on Roanoke Island and the founding of the Lost Colony. VHS, 3 parts, 180 minutes  details

Tar Heel Junior Historians

Want to become more involved in history? Find out how to start a Tar Heel Junior Historian Association club and get a look at club activities. VHS (CC), 20 minutes.  details

Tar Heel Mysteries and Legends

Enjoy learning Tar Heel history through 14 legends and chilling ghost stories from around North Carolina. VHS, 26 minutes.  details

The Holocaust: A Personal North Carolina History

The memories of concentration camp survivors and American servicemen reveal how the Holocaust continues to affect these North Carolina citizens. VHS, 15 minutes.  details

The Moravian Story

Trace the Moravian community in 18th-century North Carolina and its influence on the state's history. VHS (CC), 20 minutes.  details

The Mystery of Town Creek

Learn how archaeologists have reconstructed Town Creek, the site of a flourishing American Indian culture that disappeared hundreds of years ago. VHS, 20 minutes.  details

The North Carolina Capitol

Discover the history, architecture, and furnishings of the North Carolina State Capitol while tracing the development of Raleigh as the capital city. VHS, 14 minutes.  details

Voices from the Past: The Story of Tryon Palace

Take a video tour of North Carolina's first capitol and governor's mansion. VHS, 18 minutes.  details

We the People

What do the Greensboro Four and North Carolina farmers in 1860 have in common? Examine the lives of North Carolinians who fought for constitutional change, including people who opposed the Civil War and advocates for civil rights. VHS, 14 minutes.  details