One of the most enigmatic figures of the American Revolutionary War, Colonel David Fanning is best k... more

Presenting the tales behind North Carolina’s historic lighthouses and saving stations - illuminated ... more

In March of 1781, Nathaniel Greene’s militia and cavalry withstood a punishing frontal assault by Co... more

John Hairr is an award-winning author and maritime historian who explores the past of unique and often forgotten places...... more

shark-haunted waters. As shark populations rebound in waters where humans congregate, local author John Hairr tells forgotten tales...... more

signaled an eventual end to the industry. Author John Hairr chronicles the history and tragedy of coal mining in North Carolina...... more

story of South Carolina s lighthouses is inseparable from its maritime history. Join author John Hairr as he recounts the...... more

’John Hairr’s new book is a thrilling, atmospheric trek into the mysterious realms where the strange and diabolical...... more

From the horrific Independence Hurricane of 1775, the most lethal storm to strike its coast, to the ... more

John Hairr crafts a captivating study of the Tarheel State s rivers. The Cape Fear, the New, the Pee Dee: these are the...... more

The first gold discovery in the United States occurred in 1799 when young Conrad Reed went fishing i... more

Marked by the diversity of its land and the resilience of its people, Harnett County boasts a rich h... more

Sporting the second-longest coastline in the United States, Florida has over 8,000 miles of sparklin... more

Adestination for many tourists eager for sun, sand, and a simpler way of life, and a far distant cry... more

With this unprecedented pictorial history, author John Hairr chronicles the story of Harnett County, beginning with the...... more