Trail of History
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.
- 2016-2022
- 6 seasons
- Documentary
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.
Season 6 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Charlotte
Tue, Sep 28, 2021 24 mins
Trail of History journeys back to 1905 when a young entrepreneur named Henry Fowler and his wife Sadie took a risk by becoming the first Pepsi-Cola bottling franchise in the country. Under the leadership of their granddaughter, Dale Halton, it went on to become the oldest franchise. Then explore how the financial foundation has enabled Halton to give back millions of dollars to the Charlotte region.
Episode 2
North Carolina State Historic Sites
Tue, Nov 2, 2021 26 mins
From Fort Dobbs to Palmer Memorial Institute, Trail of History showcases some of the 27 unique historical sites located in North Carolina.
Episode 3
Cherryville
Tue, Dec 21, 2021 26 mins
Trail of History explores Historic Cherryville, North Carolina and learn about the efforts to revive Main Street, visit a truck museum, and observe several uniquely Cherryville traditions.
Episode 4
Urban Renewal
Tue, Feb 22, 2022 24 mins
Explore the history of urban renewal in Charlotte during the mid-Twentieth Century. Reimagining urban areas changed the landscape of Charlotte, disproportionately impacting people of color. Hear from residents of the Brooklyn and Greenville neighborhoods who lost homes and communities, and meet local historians working to accurately tell the story of urban renewal using the latest in technology.
Episode 5
Preservation North Carolina
Wed, Apr 20, 2022 25 mins
Discover the work of Preservation North Carolina. This NPO advocates for the preservation of historic properties across the state. In Gastonia, Preservation NC's work at the Loray Mill served as an economic catalyst to spur reinvestment in the neighborhood and a local realtor in Charlotte purchased a mid-century modern home with the help of Preservation NC and made it his dream home.