Raleigh was an adventurer, writer, explorer, poet and soldier for whom North Carolina’s Capital is named. He was twice imprisoned in the famed ‘Tower of London’ and eventually beheaded. Did Raleigh deserve his fate?…
The Town of Morrisville dedicated a Civil War marker on Friday, commemorating the Battle of Morrisville, quite possibly the last engagement of the Civil War.…
Bonny was still angry at Jack for not fighting and said, “If you’d fought like a man you needn’t hang like a dog.” …
Hard to believe, but this year the Cary Family YMCA turned 20 years old. I met with Executive Director, Diane Hillsgrove to talk about the past and future of this powerful community organization.…
If like knowing about the history of Cary, you'll enjoy this free program on Tuesday, January 24, from The Friends of Page-Walker.…
Are you a long time Cary resident? By that I mean, have you lived here longer than 30 years? If so you may have some documents that could be of interest to the Town of Cary and the Friends of Page-Walker.…
One of Cary's most unique traditions is the Lochmere Christmas Flotilla, started by Former Mayor Harold Ritter in 2005. It's this Sunday night and we'll tell you where to go to watch.…
The Yates Mill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosts a Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon, Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hillcrest Cemetery (off Page Street) in Cary.…
Jones owned one of the largest farms in the state, which included over 100,000 acres.…
Just in time for the Halloween season, the Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel will present two free programs uncovering the mysteries and secrets of some of Cary’s family cemeteries, as well as the contribution these historic gravesites make in educating the public about the community in which they live.…
