Category Archives: Looking Back
Historic Homes
Get the inside scoop on the history of the Southport Historic Home Plaques Story by Kass Fincher If you’re planning to join in the WinterFest Tour of Homes here in Southport this month, you will get to see some
The History of Jack-o-Lanterns
Jack-O-Lanterns Carving traditions ward off evil spirits STORY by Kass Fincher Halloween – meaning “holy evening” – dates back to pagan times, as a celebration of the end of the harvest season. The Celtic people also thought at this time
Historic Celebration
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church turns 250! Story by Kass Fincher If you make a practice of walking the quiet streets of Southport, most days on the hour you will hear the carillon of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church bring the melodies
Historic Landmark
Oak Island Lighthouse is a popular local attraction Story by Kass Fincher Bob Ahlers knows his way to the top of the Oak Island Lighthouse. He absolutely should; he’s only done it 1500 times! Ahlers is the chair of FOIL,
The Old Man – Local Holiday Tale
Robert Ruark’s The Old Man and the Boy brings Southport’s History alive Story by: KASS FINCHER One of the most wonderfully written stories of Christmas past can be found in our own Robert Ruark’s The Old Man and the Boy.
Brunswick Inn
One of the oldest small businesses in Southport Story by: KASS FINCHER Possibly one of the oldest small businesses in Southport is the Brunswick Inn on Bay Street. Its history is storied and rich, surviving many different owners, hurricanes and
Beneath Our Waters
Sunken Ships provide a look into the past STORY BY: KASS FINCHER Though they are often very different personalities, fishermen and SCUBA divers will agree they share one common interest – locating shipwrecks. The fishermen know that’s where the
The Lost Art of the Whittler
Southport’s landmark and iconic Whittler’s Bench, a vintage hub of the past. STORY BY: KASS FINCHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Undoubtedly anyone who has walked along Southport’s waterfront has passed by the Whittler’s Bench. Local legend has it
Meet Me on the Porch
Meet Me on the Porch Plenty of Southport homes feature front porches, but the original use may be lost. STORY BY: KASS FINCHER photos courtesy of Southport historic society If you’re
Historic July 4th
Historic July 4th Time stands still with this look back STORY BY: KASS FINCHER photos courtesy of nc July 4th festival archives May the tree of liberty take root in the center of the earth, and its branches spread from
