Back Roads & Back Waters

Feb 14 2022

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Each season will focus on a different state, presenting out of the way places to visit. Every episode will have a different focus such as history, entertainment, nature, and sports.Our first season will take us through North Carolina where we will travel from the coast to the mountains.You may have traveled through the state on the interstates but have you ever wandered off on the old two and four-lane roads to visit some of the small towns? They have a lot to offer and we will present some of those here.

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Kerpeles Manuscript Museum

Feb 14 2022 27 mins

Content: Today I am speaking with Rick Minor, the director of the Kerpeles Manuscript Museum. We are discussing the various types of documents on display, as well as art & coin exhibits. This museum is in Jacksonville, FL but there are 14 other locations around the country as well. To learn more about the amazing collection of artifacts they offer, visit their website at www.ke

Co. D NC 27th Civil War Reenactment Troop

Dec 22 2021 33 mins

Content: Today I am speaking withTravis Bennett, a member of Co. D NC 27th Troop of Civil War reenactors. We are discussing what life was like for the soldiers in the latter stages of the Civil War. To learn more about the group, events where you can visit with them, and how you can participate, go to their website at https://www.d27nct.com/ or contact them directly at caryrebel@ya

WWII Hero Gen. Wm. C. Lee Museum

Dec 20 2021 34 mins

Content: Today I am visiting the Gen. William C. Lee Museum in Dunn, NC. Retired Col. Charles Turnage and Gloria Gulledge are my guest. We will be delving into the life of the General and discuss the various artifacts on display in the museum. You can find out more about the museum through their website (www.generalleeairbornemuseum.org) or contact them directly at 910-892-3282. Sp

Ava Gardner Museum

Nov 23 2021 35 mins

Content: Today I am interviewing Lynell Seabold, the Director of the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, NC. Lynell will be sharing stories about Ava’s life and career in Hollywood as well as discussing the various exhibits on display in the museum. You can find out more about the museum through their website (www.avagardner.org) or contact them directly at 919-934-5830. Sponsor: T

Aurora Fossil Museum

Nov 10 2021 37 mins

Content: Today I am interviewing Cynthia Crane, the Executive Director of the Aurora Fossil Museum in Aurora, NC. Cynthia will introduce us to the various exhibits offered as well as educational programs such as IMAGINE-NC and Boy Scout merit badges. To volunteer or donate to the museum you can contact the museum through their website (www.aurorafossilmuseum.org) or by phone at 252

Frisco Native American Museum

Nov 01 2021 45 mins

Content: Today I am interviewing Amber Roth, a staff member with the Frisco Native American Museum. Amber will give us an audio tour of the facility and some history of both the museum as well as Cape Hatteras in general. To volunteer or donate to the museum you can contact Amber through their website (www.nativeamericanmuseum.org) or by phone at 252-995-4440. Sponsor: To learn how

Chicamacomico Life Saving Station

Oct 25 2021 45 mins

Content: John Griffin is a board member of the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station. The station is located in Rodanthe, NC on Hatteras Island. In this episode John shares the history and stories surrounding the station. Their website is www.chicamacomico.org. Sponsor: To learn how you can revitalize your stems cells using advanced technology patches, take a look at my website www.lif