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6 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Tue, Oct 1, 201925 mins
Trail of History digs into the past and travel to the mountains near Morganton where enthusiasts work alongside professional archaeologists to look for evidence of life here from the 1500's. The Lincoln County Historical Association explores the grounds of one of its oldest homes in Lincolnton, and in Huntersville the next generation of archaeologists learn the skills they need to study the past.
Episode 2
Tue, Nov 12, 201926 mins
Trail of History visits the Latta Plantation, learn about the family that owned it, life for the enslaved people who labored in the fields, see the buildings still standing today and the animals that provide a real life back-drop for tours, reenactments, and educational programs.
Episode 3
Tue, Jan 28, 202026 mins
Where did the iconic peanut butter cracker come from? Right here in Charlotte. This is the story of how a shipping error and a bit of American ingenuity launched a multi-million dollar snack food company right here in the Carolinas.
Episode 4
Tue, Feb 25, 202025 mins
Trail of History explores the life and legacy of civil rights attorney Julius Chambers and traces how he fought for change in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as well as every school in the country with the case of Swann vs Board of Education.
Episode 5
Tue, Apr 7, 202027 mins
The discovery of gold in North Carolina redefined the region and brought industry and wealth to the Charlotte area. Although mining operations ceased to be profitable by the early 20th century, we meet gold mining hobbyists who still pan and sluice for the precious metal.
Episode 6
Sun, Apr 19, 202027 mins
Trail of History visits several diverse private collections containing everything from dairy collectibles, local pottery, antiques, and military miniatures and the entrepreneur who connects collectors with those hard-to-find items and created a successful business.