Wandering Carolina
Wandering Carolina
This blog follows my journey through the backroads of Eastern North Carolina, camera in hand, seeking out historic homes and forgotten places. Each post captures a piece of their story—the marks of time, the echoes of the past, and the beauty that lingers in their fading walls.
Along my journey, I’ve been invited into homes under restoration, where the devotion of their caretakers works to revive both their walls and their stories.
Through these images and words, I hope to honor the past while inspiring others to see the history still living all around us.
Exploring the Historic Davenport Homestead in Creswell, North Carolina (1790)
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Step back in time at the historic Davenport Homestead near Creswell, North Carolina. Built around 1790, this remarkably preserved home offers a rare glimpse into early rural life in eastern NC and the legacy of the Davenport family in Washington County history.
The Caswell County Courthouse: A Witness to a Divided Time
Explore the history of the Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville, NC, and its role in Reconstruction, the 1870 assassination of John W. Stephens, and the Kirk-Holden War.
Exploring the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House in Raleigh, North Carolina
Explore the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House in Raleigh, NC—home of a renowned portrait artist and horticulturist. This rare annual tour highlights historic architecture, thoughtfully designed gardens, and one woman’s lasting creative legacy.
The Cullen Pippen House, Edgecombe County, NC
A March Visit and a Memorable First Impression
Echoes of Home: Memories and Legacy at the Parksdale House
“Echoes of Home: Memories and Legacy at the Parksdale House”
John’s Farm: A Labor of Love and Restoration
“A look at one man’s dedication to breathing new life into an 1800s homestead with deep roots and countless stories to tell.”
The Tripp-Jackson House, Pitt County, NC
“Exploring the Layers of History in an Eastern North Carolina Homestead”
Echoes of the Past: The Powell Family Home and Cemetery
A visit filled with history, heartfelt stories, and the warmth of good people doing good work.
The Virginia Whedbee House, Hertford County, NC
The Remarkable Life and Lasting Lore of Virginia Moorman Bridger Whedbee
The Lunsford R. Brown house Circa 1855, Martin County
"From Plantation Legacy to Silent Walls: The Story of the Lunsford R. Brown House"
Bella Plantation, Martin County, NC
"From Abandonment to Revival: The Journey of a Historic North Carolina Landmark"
The Parksdale House, Northampton County, NC
"Unveiling a Forgotten Greek Revival Gem Amid Rich Square’s Historic Heart"
The David Green House, Jones County, NC
"A Heartfelt Visit to a Family’s 1832 Ancestral Home in Jones County"
The Riddick Plantation, Hertford County, NC
A Legacy Built on Land, Labor, and Community Through Generations