Cary’s Heritage: Cary High Class Trips
Cary, NC – For many years, near the end of the school year at Cary High, every graduating class was taken on a trip. Here are some fond memories of those trips by the students. Read more
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Page-Walker Celebrates 150 Years With New Displays, Exhibit
Cary, NC – Predating Cary’s incorporation, the Page-Walker Hotel (now the Page-Walker Arts & History Center) was a crucial part of the town’s origins. Cary is commemorating the building’s 150 years with Bygone Daze, including new displays in the center and celebrations from now to the end of 2018. Read more
Cary’s Heritage: Gourd Society of America
Cary, NC – In 1937, Ms. Esther Ivey of Cary established the oldest chapter of the Gourd Society of America. It was probably the oldest society of its kind in the world. In a few years, members began to hold gourd festivals in Cary. The first ones took place in the school’s cannery, then in a dry cleaner’s, and then in a furniture store. Today, there are gourd societies in many states, including North Carolina. Read more
Cary’s Heritage: Cary General Stores
Cary, NC – Cary may never have had a Mast General Store, but there were several mom and pop stores that operated for years in or near downtown. Read more
Cary’s Heritage: The YMCA
Cary, NC – Folks remember some of the history of building YMCAs in Cary. Read more
Cary Residents Consider the Future of Historic Properties
Cary, NC – Cary’s history goes back hundreds of years and the town owns buildings and property from the early 20th and 19th Centuries that still stand. During May, local residents were asked to give their thoughts on what should be done with these pieces of Cary’s history. Read more
Cary’s Heritage: From The Farm To The Big World
Cary, NC – Michael Edwards remembers his journey from the farm to the big world. Read more
Hop On Downtown Cary’s First Historic Trolley Tour
Cary, NC – To celebrate the 150th year of the Page-Walker Hotel, a new tour is teaching people the history of Downtown Cary, all from the ease and comfort of a trolley car. Read more
Cary’s Heritage: Chores in the Early Days
Cary, NC – Cary women remember doing chores in the early days.
Mary Belle Phillips
For laundry, my daddy built a washhouse behind our house. First, you had to draw water from the well into two tubs and heat it up. Then you scrubbed the clothes on a washboard, then boiled them, then rinsed them, then you’d wring them out by hand before hanging them on a clothesline to dry. Read more
Dorcas Ministries Reflects on 50 Years
Cary, NC – Dorcas Ministries turns 50 this year. Over those decades, it has maintained a core of committed volunteers while expanding and adapting its services. Read more