Your local history matters, and PBS North Carolina wants to hear all about it, from family lore to stories about the people, places and events that have shaped your community. Your knowledge and insights will help guide us as we develop new content about our state’s incredibly rich past.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Homegrown History’s inaugural year will focus on North Carolina’s history as it relates to the American Revolution. It is presented in conjunction with PBS America at 250 and America 250 NC, a statewide effort led by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Please submit your story in the form below for the chance to have it shared by PBS North Carolina.
Homegrown History is a multiyear public history initiative exploring the state’s rich past. This ambitious project will include community engagement events throughout North Carolina, new broadcast and digital content exploring local history and resources for students and educators.
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