Historian David Cecelski shares an excerpt about a brief strike in April 1935 at a convict labor camp in Perquimans County from Dr. Susan Thomas’ dissertation that examines the history of the largely African American chain gangs that built public roads in the early 20th century.
Hickory, North Carolina, is home to nearly half of the country’s fiber-optic cable production, which is growing because of the Biden infrastructure law.
When people think of the Palmetto Trail, they tend to think of beautiful woods, seldom-seen birds and interesting plants. But the trail also provides access to some significant historical areas.
Thanks to the generous support of the …