The road is a mountain you climb to a thousand journeys…adventure is calling
Welcome to our new series—Buried History, where we’ll visit historic cemeteries to dig into the rich and fascinating lives of those who came before us. This isn’t about ghosts; it’s about people. Each life mattered, and by taking a moment to pause and contemplate their struggles and joys, we keep their memory alive. It’s this […]
Read More Buried History: Historic Hillsborough’s Hallowed GroundsWe’re continuing our historical adventures in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with a visit to the Alexander Dickson House. Located on King Street, just a few steps from the bustle of downtown restaurants and shops, this unassuming home allows you to travel back in time to one of the most critical moments in United States history: the […]
Read More Historic Hillsborough: Alexander Dickson HouseNestled in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Hillsborough is a town where each step along the downtown streets whispers stories from its fascinating past. Its history spans centuries, from Native American roots and the Colonial era, through its pivotal role in the American Revolution and founding of the nation, to the horrors of the […]
Read More History Trails: Time Traveling in Hillsborough NCOn our latest American Nomad Historical Adventure, we’re traveling through time to a true North Carolina treasure: the 1785 Federal-style estate of Moorefields in Hillsborough. Nestled on seventy-five acres, adjacent to the protected wilderness of Seven-Mile Creek, the story of Moorefields spans centuries. Before European settlement, Native American tribes like the Occaneechi lived in this […]
Read More History Trails: Discovering Hillsborough’s Moorefields