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I came to Johnston County, North Carolina, in 2023 for moonshine, Ava Gardner, and barbecue. When visiting the Johnston County Museum, I learned about the schoolhouse. The boarded-up building caught my eye as I walked around the neighborhood, though I didn’t know about its restoration plans then.
Built in 1868–1869, the Smithfield Freedmen’s Schoolhouse served formerly...
What would inspire a young Black woman to join the United States Marine Corps in 1978, knowing she was entering an institution where both racial and gender barriers remained firmly entrenched? For Dr. Betty Moseley Brown, military service would become the foundation of a remarkable journey that eventually took her from the Marine Corps to national leadership and advocacy for ...
Editor’s Note: Originally published on November 24, 2024, this article was updated with refreshed holiday travel advice, verified resources and additional cultural context.
Holiday travel can be a wonderful experience. There’s the anticipation of reconnecting with family and friends, enjoying favorite traditions, and perhaps visiting somewhere...
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, it meant gathering with my large family at my grandparents’ small farmhouse, where my grandmot...
Music from the bamboo xylophone lingered in my mind as I bit into the crunchy baguette spread with pâté, fresh mint, and basil. The Thu Bon River in Hoi An, Vietnam sailed past my table. It offered a glimpse of daily life as fishermen hauled in the day’s last catch, framed by the setting sun.
Each of the next five courses on the Merchant River Cruise dinner adds a laye...