Category: North Carolina
The President’s Flag
The flag of the President of the Unites States shows an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows. President Harry Truman wanted to add something…
A Short Resolution That Impacts Life Today
June 14, 1777 was an important date in American history because of a short resolution that was passed that impacts life today… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2026/07/2026-0715-House-of-Flags-3.mp3Podcast: Play in…
Two Dates On a Flag
What is the only state flag with two dates emblazoned upon it? Those two dates are not only important to that state but the nation…
A Red Hat and a Stick
A red hat and stick is a symbol of what movement? You may be surprised by the answer and equally astonished at the fact the…
The Mendenhall Homeplace
In the heart of the south, there was one Quaker community determined to not only bring an end to slavery, but to help former slaves…
The Mendenhall Homeplace
We might imagine that prior to the Civil War, most large farming operations in the south used slave labor. Today we take you to a…
When Your Competitor Moves the Road
Major highways can be a very important way to get people to your business. What do you do when your competitor moves the road? Well…
A Look Back to the NFA 60 Years Later
In 1965 the Future Farmers of America and the New Farmers of America combined their organizations. Today we take a look back at the NFA…
Separate, But Not Always Equal
Separate but equal was almost always separate and NOT equal. That was the case in agricultural education as well with two groups helping those who…
Inside Andy’s Sherriff Office
Most of us have at least seen an episode or two of the Andy Griffith Show. A good chunk of that show takes place in…
