Skip to main content

Building on History

Deborah Holt Noel in from of a mural inside a historic building.

This week on NC Weekend, join host Deborah Holt Noel as she visits learns why Greensboro is nicknamed "Jeansboro," visits a family-friendly resort in the mountains, learns the history behind a hotel in New Bern and more.

Watch NC Weekend Thursdays at 9 PM on PBS NC & the PBS app. Find additional airtimes on our TV Schedules page, and watch past episodes online and on the free PBS app.

Featured in this Episode

Jeansboro

Jeansboro

Guilford County
Producer: Meredith Browne

Learn how Greensboro’s role in the textile industry earned it the nickname “Jeansboro.”

Website: visitgreensboronc.com

The Harvey

The Harvey

Craven County
Producer: David Hardy

A look at The Harvey, a 1790s building that has been transformed into a boutique hotel in New Bern.

Website: harveync.com

Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Village Resort

Graham County
Producer: BClip Productions

Fontana Village, which once lodged workers who constructed Fontana Dam, is now a popular resort.

Website: fontanavillage.com

Explore North Carolina’s unique destinations, food & more. Subscribe to Experience NC today!

Full Episode

Building on History