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A Daredevil Named Tiny

NIE Article, Online. At 85 pounds and just over four feet tall, Georgia Ann "Tiny" Broadwick was the first person to free-fall from an airplane. Learn about this North Carolinian's exciting daredevil exploits. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 10 October 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A North Carolina WASP

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. With a degree in fine arts from Duke University and a private pilot's license, North Carolinian Katherine Lee Harris Adams took to the skies with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Test-flying repaired aircraft and transporting planes between bases, Kate Adams proudly served her country. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Agriculture at the State Fair

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. At the heart of North Carolina's economy and culture lie its rich agricultural resources. Learn how the North Carolina State Fair evolved as a way for North Carolinians to share new technology and to show the rest of the country "the variety and magnificence of the products and resources of North Carolina." This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Analyzing an Artifact: What in the World is a Hogshead?

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. When you visit a historic site or a museum you may encounter artifacts that you can’t readily identify. In this article, the assistant site manager at Duke Homestead Historic Site discusses one such artifact in that site’s possession, a large hogshead (which was a type of barrel generally used to store tobacco). This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Aviation in North Carolina, 1873-2003

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Investigate state's aviation history and learn how North Carolina earned the motto First in Flight. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Caleb Davis Bradham

NIE Article, Online. Who would have ever thought that when Caleb Davis Bradham served up a delicious carbonated soda at his drugstore in New Bern, Craven County, the drink would soon become one of the world's favorite beverages, Pepsi-Cola? This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 23 April 2004.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Carbine Williams

NIE Article, Online. Sometimes great inventions start in strange places. Learn how Carbine Williams developed the M-1 carbine rifle used by the U.S. military in World War II. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 26 March 2004.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Charlotte Hawkins Brown: The Evolution of a North Carolina Legacy

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Read about the accomplishments of African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown, who founded a school for African American children in the early 1900s in North Carolina. This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Contemporary Migration in North Carolina

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Until the mid-1990s, more people migrated out of than into the state. Between 1980 and 1990, North Carolina had a net in-migration of 374,954 people. Find out what has caused this population tilt, or reversal of past trends. This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Dorton Arena

NIE Article, Online. The North Carolina State Fairgrounds boasts a technological and historic landmark. With a roof fully supported by cables, Dorton Arena is an impressive sight! This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 14 May 2004.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Everybody's War: North Carolina and World War II

History-in-a-Box. Everyday life changed during World War II as families were separated, food and goods were rationed, and travel and pleasure driving were curtailed. North Carolinians from the mountains to the coast helped the war effort by volunteering, by salvaging and conserving, by growing Victory gardens, and by buying war bonds. Use the scrapbook of memories; the stories of North Carolinians; and objects, images, and words of the period to teach about the changes that this war brought to our state.   details

First Immigrants: Native American Settlement of North Carolina

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Discover what archaeologists have learned about the origins and everyday lives of American Indians in North Carolina. Find out how European settlement pushed Indians westward, sparking conflicts. This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Flight of the Imagination

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Some inventors in North Carolina decided that flying was not just for the birds. Read about Igor Bensen and Francis Rogallo, who developed their own flying machines: the gyrocopter and the hang glider. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Flying the Unfriendly Skies: North Carolinians in the Two World Wars

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Read about the lives and adventures of North Carolina's many heroic military aviators. From the bombardier on the Enola Gay to the first American to shoot down a German plane in World War I, North Carolinians took to the unfriendly skies to serve their country. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historianmagazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

From Earth and Fire: North Carolina Pottery

History-in-a-Box. Create interdisciplinary lessons and encourage students to connect with history! Watch the video From Earth and Fire: North Carolina Pottery and use pieces of pottery and historical photographs to learn math, language arts, and science. This project was made possible through the support of the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina Arts Commission.   details

From Farm to Factory: Agriculture and Industry in North Carolina

History-in-a-Box. For most of its history, North Carolina has had a predominantly rural economy. New technology that made farming more efficient also led to the growth of industry in the state. In recent years, the state's economy has turned sharply away from agriculture. Learn the factors--who, what, where, when, and how--that contributed to the shift from farm to factory. Identify objects, analyze historical photographs, study geography and its relationship to food, and learn about life in a mill village, the effects of child labor, and the importance of technology today and in the future.   details

History Mystery

Virtual Field Trip. How do historians unravel mysteries? What do objects tell us about how people lived long ago? By participating in interactive discussions and hands-on activities, students learn why the investigative skills of observation, hypothesis, and analysis are important in understanding history. Choose from four History Mystery topics: Colonial Life, Health and Healing, Rural Home Life, and Tools and Gadgets   details

Inventions of the Air

NIE Article, Online. In North Carolina, the Wright brothers were not the only inventors of flying machines. Igor Bensen developed the gyrocopter as a "people's flying machine" and Francis M. Rogallo and his wife Gertrude made a prototype hang glider from a kitchen curtain. Learn more about these two inventions. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 7 May 2004.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Lindbergh's Influence on Aviation

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Aviator Charles Lindbergh sparked the growth of the airline industry in North Carolina with his 1927 visit to Greensboro and Winston-Salem. From the building of Lindley Field (now Piedmont Triad International Airport) to the childhood dreams of the Memphis Belle's pilot, explore Lindbergh's widespread influence in North Carolina aviation. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Lunsford Richardson

NIE Article, Online. Have you ever wondered who came up with the idea of Vicks VapoRub? North Carolinian Lunsford Richardson developed this innovative treatment for colds and flu in the 19th century. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 21 May 2004.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Moccasins to Motorcars

Video, Online. Students will discover how modes of transportation have changed over time and how those changes have affected North Carolinians. 17 minutes   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Moccasins to Motorcars: A History of Transportation in North Carolina

Virtual Field Trip. Students will participate in interactive discussions and hands-on activities to discover how modes of transportation have changed over time and how these changes have affected North Carolinians.   details

North Carolina Society in 1953 and in 2003

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. What was North Carolina like long before the Atlantic Coast Conference, cell phones, and cable television? Examine life in the Tar Heel State in the 1950s. This article appeared in the Spring 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

North Carolina's Final Frontier: Settlement of the Mountain Region, 1775 to 1838

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Who immigrated to the unforgiving Mountain region of North Carolina? How did settlers in this isolated region travel and trade? Read this THJH article to find out! This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Piedmont Airlines Flies the Blue Skies

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Chosen Airline of the Year for 1984 by Air Transport World magazine, Piedmont Airlines began in 1948 with three planes, 250 employees, and the vision of founder Tom Davis. Trace the development of North Carolina's beloved airline from a small operation to a major air carrier offering the first nonstop flight between North Carolina and Europe. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Radio Begins

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Radio was an invention that swept the nation in the 1920s, bringing news, music, entertainment, and sports into American homes. Explore how radio revolutionized communication within a decade. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Rhythm and Roots of North Carolina Music

At the Museum, Virtual Field Trip. Did you know that music is part of history too? Explore North Carolina's musical roots and discover instruments with special ties to our state. Students will enjoy making music and hear Tar Heel musicians' recordings on the museum's own jukebox.   details

Searching for Greener Pastures: Out-migration in the 1800s and 1900s

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. North Carolina was the third-most-populous state in the Union in 1790, but by 1860 it had dropped to 12th in population. Learn how and why people left North Carolina. Who left and where did they go? This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Simon Fernandez: Navigator, Privateer--and Villain?

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Was ship pilot Simon Fernandez the self-serving man described in the writings of John White and portrayed in the play "The Lost Colony?" Or was he a responsible navigator who sought to safely return his ship and men to England before the dangerous hurricane season? This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

State Boat: Shad Boat

NIE Article, Online. To meet the needs of commercial fishermen in North Carolina after the Civil War, George Washington Creef developed the shad boat, which could carry larger loads without increasing its draft. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 19 September 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Sweet and Clean: A Glance at the History of Infant Feeding

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Although doctors contend that a mother’s milk is best for infants, scientific advances in baby formula now offer a safe choice for mothers to feed their newborns. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Tar Heels in Space

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Discover the Tar Heel State's connections to America's space race. From NASA administrator James Webb to Challenger pilot Michael J. Smith, numerous North Carolinians have supported the exploration of the "Final Frontier." This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Technology and the North Carolina State Fair

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. The North Carolina State Fair was initially designed to educate, not entertain, farmers with the latest agricultural technologies. Today, the carnival rides and cutting-edge exhibitions attract more than 700,000 people per year. But technology remains central to the state fair experience. This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

The 1920s: A Decade of Change

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. After victory in World War I, Americans experienced a decade of growth, invention, creativity, and change. Discover the innovations brought about during the Roaring Twenties. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

The African American State Fair

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. In 1879 Charles N. Hunter and the Colored Industrial Association of North Carolina organized an African American fair to demonstrate the progress made by African Americans in North Carolina since emancipation, The fair showcased industrial and agricultural displays while promoting African Americans' achievements and racial harmony. This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).