Trail of History
Season 1
Trail of History explores important historic figures, events and sites that have influenced the growth of the Charlotte, North Carolina area over the past 250 years.
Where to Watch Trail of History • Season 1
6 Episodes
- Fort DobbsE3
Fort DobbsThe role Fort Dobbs played in North Carolina's colonial past during the French and Indian War is explored, aided by the volunteers who reenact what life was like for early settlers and Native Americans who lived here as well as present day archaeology unearthing which continues to reveal new clues about the site. - The CCC and WPA in the CarolinasE5
The CCC and WPA in the CarolinasThe Civilian Conservation Corps, the Works Progress Administration and other New Deal programs helped people in the Carolinas during the Great Depression. Local groups continue to be involved in projects that preserve the legacy of these programs. - York, SCE6
York, SCThe history of York, a small town in the Carolina Piedmont with one of South Carolina's largest historic districts is explored. We meet a baker who bought a historic building downtown as well as a long-time resident who lives in a hotel that's more than 150 years old. We'll also take look at some of the architecture that adds to York's charm and examine how the American Revolution effected its inhabitants.