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History in the Making

Deborah Holt Noel wearing a white v-neck tee with a cream colored jean jacket over it. She's standing in front of a red wooden door.

This week on NC Weekend, understand more about the state's history and historical sites. Visit Valdese and get to know the town's immigrant roots, celebrate the 100th birthday of the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill and learn how the Quakers who established the Mendenhall Homeplace played a role in the Underground Railroad.

Next week, discover "Family Finds" with highlights of family-friendly destinations like the Whitewater Center in Charlotte and the Qubein Children's Museum in High Point. 

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Watch Now | Historic Valdese

Historic Valdese

Burke County
Producer: Teresa Litschke

The town of Valdese honors the heritage and determination of its Waldensian founders, who fled persecution in Europe in the nineteenth century.

Website: visitvaldese.com

Watch Now | Mendenhall Homeplace

Mendenhall Homeplace

Guilford County
Producer: David Hardy

Learn the fascinating story of the Quakers who established Mendenhall Homeplace in Guilford County. Also hear about their role in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad.

Website: mendenhallhomeplace.com

Watch Now | The Carolina Inn Centennial

The Carolina Inn Centennial

Orange County
Producer: Rob Holliday

Come along as we celebrate the centennial of Chapel Hill’s Carolina Inn.

Website: hyatt.com

Watch Now | The Reed Gold Mine

The Reed Gold Mine

Cabarrus County
Producer: Jay Cartwright

Come along for a tour of the place where gold was first discovered in the United States-The Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site.

Website: historicsites.nc.gov

Watch Now | The North Carolina Daniel Boone Heritage Trail

Daniel Boone Heritage Trail

Davie County
Producer: Teresa Litschke

Daniel Boone spent 21 years in our state and his origins and amblings can be followed on the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail.

Website: ncdanielboonetrail.org

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