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Hilton Pottery: Bill Hendley Carries on the Tradition
Shuford Daniel Hilton, Bill Hendley's great-uncle, is seen throwing a pot at the old Hilton Pottery in Pleasant Gardens in this photo from the NC Office of Archives and History. In 1934, Ernest Auburn...
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“Pieces of the Heart”: A Guided Tour of Carson House Quilts
In the early 1800s, the historic Carson House served as a stagecoach stop and inn for travelers between Salisbury and Asheville. McDowell County was organized in the house in 1843, and the structure...
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Women’s Work
We’ve all heard the old saying “A woman’s work is never done”, and that was especially true on a farm or plantation in the old days. Dr. James Haney of the historic Carson House takes us on a tour of...
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Max Woody: Sixth-Generation Chair Maker
On a typical day, hundreds of cars whizz past Woody’s Chair Shop, located a few steps away from Highway 70 West just outside of Marion. The building appears nondescript, and it is understandable why...
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