North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Dumbarton House

While the North Carolina Dames have a long-standing legacy of preservation in their own state, they are part of a larger national organization based out of a legendary home in the nation's capital. Dumbarton House in Georgetown has been a museum house for nearly a century, but it also serves as the…

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Andrew Johnson Birthplace

Nothing saves a historic structure like a visit from an American President. But a precious few can claim they welcomed a future president into the world. At least that's the story that has keep the Andrew Johnson Birthplace standing for more than 200 years. But is it true? There's a fascinating sto…

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Haywood Hall

When Raleigh was still in its infancy, Haywood Hall was already making history. The stately home built in 1800 was home to four generations of its namesake family, which helped guide the state's capital through its first two centuries. Now, it is one of the most beloved Federalist homes in the stat…

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Oval Ballroom

Historic homes carry a tremendous amount of life and stories, but so too do structures that we don't rest our heads in. The Oval Ballroom, a structurally significant stunner in the heart of Fayetteville, is one such building. For 200 years, the perfect oval has stood as an architectural marvel that…

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Historic Rosedale

Tucked away in the metropolitan area of Charlotte, Historic Rosedale is a snapshot of early 19th century North Carolina with a 1815 home and reconstructed blacksmith shop that allows visitors to step back in time. Historic Rosedale is among the properties preserved by the National Society of the Co…

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Fourth House

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 histo…

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

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 insi…

North Carolina's Great American Treasures: Burgwin-Wright 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 p…