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>.

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.

Outlander in 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.

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...

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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North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Joel Lane Museum House

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, the "Burgwin-Wright Presents..." podcast is honoring North Carolina's Great American Treasures, the historic properties saved and supported by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina.

Each month in 2026, the podcast will visit one of these properties to tell its history and explore how the North Carolina Dames became involved in preserving its legacy for future generations. To begin this special series, we are starting at home –– or rather the Dames' headquarters –– with a look at the 20th century history of the Burgwin-Wright House and how the Dames defied the odds to save it from demolition on the brink of World War II.

Our returning special guest Christine Lamberton, the museum director for the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, shares why the Dames made it their mission to rescue the house and restore it to its colonial glory, and how they faced war, the Great Depression and big corporations to do it.

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

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, the "Burgwin-Wright Presents..." podcast is honoring North Carolina's Great American Treasures, the historic properties saved and supported by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina.
Each month in 2026, the podcast will visit one of these properties to tell its history and explore how the North Carolina Dames became involved in preserving its legacy for future generations. To begin this special series, we are starting at home &ndash;&ndash; or rather the Dames' headquarters &ndash;&ndash; with a look at the 20th century history of the Burgwin-Wright House and how the Dames defied the odds to save it from demolition on the brink of World War II.
Our returning special guest Christine Lamberton, the museum director for the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, shares why the Dames made it their mission to rescue the house and restore it to its colonial glory, and how they faced war, the Great Depression and big corporations to do it.
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>.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... North Carolina's Great American Treasures" visits the Burgwin-Wright House's 20th century history and how the North Carolina COoonial Dames saved the house from demolition on the eve of World War II.

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Burgwin-Wright House

Wars were fought on the battlefield, but they were won in the shadows. Spies and counterintelligence efforts on both sides of the American Revolution were a key component of the war, and led to seismic shifts in power as America fought for its independence.

Joining the show to talk about the life and legacies of colonial spies is Cheney J. Schopieray, Curator of Manuscripts for the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, which is home to the Sir Henry Clinton Collection.

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

1. For more information about the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan or to connect with our guest, visit https://clements.umich.edu.

2. To see the "Spy Letters of the American Revolution" online exhibit, visit https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/

3. For a look at the original July 17, 1777 "quill pen" letter from British Army Commander-in-Chief William Howe to John Burgoyne, featured in "Outlander" Season 7, visit https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/stories-of-spies/howe-goes-his-own-way/

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.

Wars were fought on the battlefield, but they were won in the shadows. Spies and counterintelligence efforts on both sides of the American Revolution were a key component of the war, and led to seismic shifts in power as America fought for its independence.
Joining the show to talk about the life and legacies of colonial spies is Cheney J. Schopieray, Curator of Manuscripts for the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, which is home to the Sir Henry Clinton Collection.
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
1. For more information about the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan or to connect with our guest, visit <a href="https://clements.umich.edu">https://clements.umich.edu</a>.
2. To see the "Spy Letters of the American Revolution" online exhibit, visit <a href="https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/">https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/</a>
3. For a look at the original July 17, 1777 "quill pen" letter from British Army Commander-in-Chief William Howe to John Burgoyne, featured in "Outlander" Season 7, visit <a href="https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/stories-of-spies/howe-goes-his-own-way/">https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/stories-of-spies/howe-goes-his-own-way/</a>
For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

"Burgwin-Wright Presents... Outlander in the Cape Fear" explores the history of spies and espionage in the American Revolution.

Outlander in the Cape Fear: A Conversation with Diana Gabaldon

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