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Explore Thalian Hall, a center for both art and politics in the city of Wilmington. The building houses not only government functions, but a stunning theater, where historic figures such as Oscar Wilde and Frederick Douglass have graced its stage.

Salvage divers Tim Ferris and Bob Weihe were used to uncovering secrets in the water, but when they founded Blue Ridge Distilling Company, they also discovered a revolutionary process for making whiskey. Now, their signature spirit--appropriately named "Defiant"--has earned its place at the forefront of North Carolina's distilling resurgence.

Meet Jack and Estelle Wilson of Roanoke Island, caretakers of the "Mother Vine," one of the oldest scuppernong grape vines in existence.

Meet Jack and Estelle Wilson of Roanoke Island, caretakers of the "Mother Vine," one of the oldest scuppernong grape vines in existence. Then, learn how salvage divers Tim Ferris and Bob Weihe discovered a revolutionary process for making whiskey. Finally, explore Thalian Hall in Wilmington, where Oscar Wilde, Frederick Douglass, and other historic figures have graced its stunning theater.

Inspired by his wife's North Carolina mountain childhood, J. Larry Keith wrote The Story of Virginia Johnson, an original song which he performs with the Lonesome Road Band.

Serah Haley and Erinn Diaz bring their passions for singing and dance--and honoring our nation's veterans--to Letters from Home, a living tribute to the music and patriotic spirit of the 1940s.

Asheboro illustrator Rich Powell, known for his work in Mad Magazine and his comic strips, Wide Open and Dixie Drive, draws new life out of Andy Griffith's classic monologue about a country deacon's first football game

Asheboro illustrator Rich Powell draws new life out of Andy Griffith's classic monologue about a country deacon's first football game. Then, the singing duo Letters from Home honors our nation's veterans with patriotic performances. Lastly, J. Larry Keith and the Lonesome Road Band perform The Story of Virginia Johnson, Keith's original song inspired by his wife's North Carolinian childhood.

Explore the 264-acre Henderson County home of one of the 20th century's most significant Americans. Discover the world's largest sanctuary for endangered prosimian primates, in Durham's Duke Forest. Meet the sixth generation of Goodwin family weavers, who still work using on 19th century looms.

Cameras descend into Bat Cave for the first time as scientists study this unique ecosystem. Each year Wilmington citizens throw a huge party to honor their blazing azaleas. For over a century the many lush plants of these gardens by the sea have delighted visitors.