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In talking about the history of Cary and its residents, you can often learn a lot just from talking about someone’s personal experiences growing up. So in this installment, we talked with Sallie Jones and her niece Linda Hall about some of their experiences in Cary in the 1950s and 1960s.
In the third installment of History for Breakfast, we sat down with Cary history experts Ed Yerha and Brent Miller at Famous Toastery to talk about a wide array of Cary’s history, from the significance of downtown to the Page family and more.
In this second installment of History for Breakfast, we sat down with Cary historian Tom Myers at Famous Toastery to talk about historic buildings around Cary and the preservation efforts surrounding them.
There is a lot of history in Cary and the best way to learn about it is just by talking to those who know it best. So, this is the beginning of a new series for CaryCitizen titled “History for Breakfast” where we sit down with historians from around town to talk about Cary.
March has traditionally been the time when I write about “Women’s History” – our struggle for the vote and women’s suffrage, or our lack of representation in government or lacking a seat at the table of our private sector companies. It makes sense to do this, given it’s Women’s History Month.
This weekend in Cary, there are many events connected to Black History Month, Final Friday Art Loop brings local artists out around town and it’s your final weekend to see the new comedy from the Cary Players.
Sadly, one of Cary’s stalwarts and the founder of many important Cary institutions, G. Richard “Dick” Ladd, passed away last week. Ladd’s impact on the town was extensive and goes back many years, shaping Cary into what it is today.
For almost a half-century, WUNC has been the portal for national public radio in the Triangle, bringing everything from international news to local music and interviews. And to celebrate that long tenure, WUNC will be holding a party right here in Cary.
As with any close-knit town, the Rotary Clubs of Cary have had a large impact in shaping the character and appearance of Cary over the years. And while some younger residents may not be as familiar with Rotary Club, their influence can be felt to this day.
The Town of Cary is currently looking into giving the White Plains cemetery a historic landmark status. That makes this a good time to talk about the man behind that family cemetery who is also buried there, Nathaniel Jones of White Plains.