Tam Bowie vs. The Jefferson Recorder
Today, March 1st, is the 105th anniversary of Tam Bowie’s election as North Carolina Speaker…
Standing Against the Storm: The Life of Thomas N. Crumpler
Today, February 22nd, is the birthday of Thomas N. Crumpler. Although his last name is…
Love, Loss and Basketball: Ashe Central’s Road to a State Championship, Part 3
In March of 1965, the Ashe Central Panthers boarded the bus that would take them…
Love, Loss, and Basketball: Ashe Central’s Road to a State Championship, Part 2
In the fall of 1964, a group of basketball players from Ashe Central High School…
Love, Loss, and Basketball: Ashe Central’s Road to a State Championship, Part 1
On March 17, 1965, a team of young basketball players from Ashe Central High School…
Ashe Outlaws: The Rise and Fall of The Eller Gang
In 1882, Jesse James, one of the most notorious criminals of the 19th century was…
Company A of the 34th North Carolina: A Narrative History, Part 3
After the brutal struggle at Chancellorsville, Company A returned to camp and remained encamped until…
Company A of the 34th North Carolina: A Narrative History, Part 2
In the summer of 1862, a company made up of residents from Ashe County had…
Company A of the 34th North Carolina: A Narrative History, Part 1.
Note: This is the first of a three part history of Company A of the…
The Seaplane on the River
Note: This article appeared in a previous edition of the Historical Society’s quarterly newsletter. If…