Resting place of George Hamilton IV, North Carolina I finished exploring the shops and historic buildings that create the community known as Old Salem, but I had one more stop I wanted to make. Making my way to the northern edge of Old Salem, I paused in the shade of a tree to study my … Continue reading George Hamilton IV
Old Salem Covered Bridge, Winston-Salem, North Carolina It had been a long time since I had visited historic Old Salem in North Carolina. Almost thirty years had passed between visits and I managed to pick one of the hottest days of the summer. Entering the Visitor’s Center, I welcomed the relief of the air conditioning … Continue reading Old Salem Heritage Bridge
The Brown Mountain Overlook I had spent the morning in Asheville and found a place to spend the night in Morganton before I set out to explore. Stopping at the desk of the hotel, the lady there told me “All I had to do was follow Route 181 north and I would find a lookout … Continue reading Brown Mountain Lights
Grave of Chang and Eng Bunker, White Plains Baptist Cemetery Having left Wytheville, Virginia before the sun was up, I was headed to Winston-Salem to spend the day. It had been years since I had last visited the region and I wanted to make the best of the day at historic Old Salem. However, I … Continue reading Chang and Eng: The Bunker Twins
Betty Smith, author “Do you have directions to the grave?” Zech asked as Jen drove their car onto the sacred grounds of Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery. We had spent the morning at the Occoneechee Speedway and had decided to explore a couple of the regional cemeteries and the notable people buried there. Note: more about … Continue reading Betty Smith, Author
Grave of Enos Slaughter, Allensville Cemetery I returned to Roxboro, North Carolina after being away for almost ten years. I was somewhat familiar with the area, as my family had visited friends living in that region numerous times over the years. Entering town from the north on Route 501, there was a sign welcoming visitors … Continue reading Enos “Country” Slaughter
The Pennsylvania Rambler 