Battleships bear witness to the worst side of the human condition. They share in the triumphs of war and bear the scars of defeat in equal measure.

It is no wonder that the Battleship North Carolina, the most decorated American vessel from World War II, garners a lot of interest for its ghost stories. But are they true? 

Joining the episode to answer that question is Danielle Wallace, the programs director for the Battleship North Carolina.

For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Battleships bear witness to the worst side of the human condition. They share in the triumphs of war and bear the scars of defeat in equal measure.
It is no wonder that the Battleship North Carolina, the most decorated American vessel from World War II, garners a lot of interest for its ghost stories. But are they true? 
Joining the episode to answer that question is Danielle Wallace, the programs director for the Battleship North Carolina.
For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents...

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1, 3 and 5 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends & Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.
Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1, 3 and 5 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends &amp; Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.

Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear

"Burgwin-Wright Presents... Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear" explores the history behind the ghost stories of the Battleship North Carolina.

Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear: Battleship North Carolina

At the heart of the 1766 Moravian settlement of Salem sat a residential home that was not unlike its neighbors. However, over the past 250 years, Fourth House, as it is known, has become a torch bearer for the residential way of life in the historical community. Now part of Old Salem's living history site, Fourth House helps tell the story of a colonial life, the vestiges of which can still be seen in the surrounding area today.

As part of our ongoing podcast series, "Burgwin-Wright Presents... North Carolina's Great American Treasures," we are visiting the history and the legacy of Fourth House and its place among the properties owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This special series will feature a new episode each month through 2026, in honor of America's 250th!

This month's guest is Johanna Brown, Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Archaeology and Research at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem. 

For more information about the Old Salem Museums and Gardens, visit OldSalem.org. You can also learn more about the Burgwin-Wright House at BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

At the heart of the 1766 Moravian settlement of Salem sat a residential home that was not unlike its neighbors. However, over the past 250 years, Fourth House, as it is known, has become a torch bearer for the residential way of life in the historical community. Now part of Old Salem's living history site, Fourth House helps tell the story of a colonial life, the vestiges of which can still be seen in the surrounding area today.
As part of our ongoing podcast series, "Burgwin-Wright Presents... North Carolina's Great American Treasures," we are visiting the history and the legacy of Fourth House and its place among the properties owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This special series will feature a new episode each month through 2026, in honor of America's 250th!
This month's guest is Johanna Brown, Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Archaeology and Research at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem.&nbsp;
For more information about the Old Salem Museums and Gardens, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oldsalem.org/">OldSalem.org</a>. You can also learn more about the Burgwin-Wright House at <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Fourth House

After years of talking about "Outlander's" impact on North Carolina and the Cape Fear region, we are thrilled to welcome the author and architect of the series herself, Diana Gabaldon, to the podcast! During this conversation, Diana shares when she first learned that North Carolina would be so important to her Scottish story, her writing process, and what it is like to be approaching the end of her series with a 10th and final book.

As the "Outlander" TV series begins its own final season on Starz, we are so grateful to Diana for joining us to celebrate the intertwined histories of her books and our region. 

Learn more about everything Diana is doing at her website, DianaGabaldon.com. And for more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

After years of talking about "Outlander's" impact on North Carolina and the Cape Fear region, we are thrilled to welcome the author and architect of the series herself, Diana Gabaldon, to the podcast! During this conversation, Diana shares when she first learned that North Carolina would be so important to her Scottish story, her writing process, and what it is like to be approaching the end of her series with a 10th and final book.
As the "Outlander" TV series begins its own final season on Starz, we are so grateful to Diana for joining us to celebrate the intertwined histories of her books and our region.&nbsp;
Learn more about everything Diana is doing at her website, <a href="https://www.dianagabaldon.com">DianaGabaldon.com</a>. And for more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.

Diana Gabaldon, the author of the "Outlander" book series joins the podcast to talk about bringing North Carolina's colonial history into her story.

Outlander in the Cape Fear: A Conversation with Diana Gabaldon

In the heart of Raleigh stands the Joel Lane Museum House, a remnant of the colonial era before the state, the county or the city were formed. The stories of Joel Lane, his family and those enslaved on his plantation tell of a pivotal moment in American history, and the house offers incredible insight into life at the dawn of North Carolina.

As part of our ongoing podcast series, "Burgwin-Wright Presents... North Carolina's Great American Treasures," we are visiting the history and the legacy of the Joel Lane House and its place among the properties owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This special series will feature a new episode each month through 2026, in honor of America's 250th!

This month's guest is Joel Lane Museum House director Lanie Hubbard, who joins to talk about using Joel Lane's history, as well as those of his family and enslaved workers, to share early American history, as well as the role of the Dames in saving it nearly a century ago.

For more information about the Joel Lane Museum House, visit JoelLane.org. You can also learn more about the Burgwin-Wright House at BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

 

In the heart of Raleigh stands the Joel Lane Museum House, a remnant of the colonial era before the state, the county or the city were formed. The stories of Joel Lane, his family and those enslaved on his plantation tell of a pivotal moment in American history, and the house offers incredible insight into life at the dawn of North Carolina.
As part of our ongoing podcast series, "Burgwin-Wright Presents... North Carolina's Great American Treasures," we are visiting the history and the legacy of the Joel Lane House and its place among the properties owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This special series will feature a new episode each month through 2026, in honor of America's 250th!
This month's guest is Joel Lane Museum House director Lanie Hubbard, who joins to talk about using Joel Lane's history, as well as those of his family and enslaved workers, to share early American history, as well as the role of the Dames in saving it nearly a century ago.
For more information about the Joel Lane Museum House, visit <a href="https://www.joellane.org">JoelLane.org</a>. You can also learn more about the Burgwin-Wright House at <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
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