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The Good Ol' North State: A Celebration of North Carolina

This guide celebrates the history, culture, and people of North Carolina by highlighting resources from the library and beyond.

Welcome!

North Carolina is the home to many artists, writers, poets, filmmakers, and musicians. This section will introduce you to just a few of the creative minds that have called North Carolina home!

Music

North Carolina is the home to great music. Some famous North Carolina musicians include Doc Watson, Nina Simone, The Avett Brothers, Luke Combs, James Taylor, and Etta Baker. Learn more about the music of North Carolina in the videos below.

Television & Movies

You may be familiar with a few stars from North Carolina, but perhaps, two of the most recognizable are Andy Griffith and Ava Gardner. Both stars have museums celebrating their legacies in film and television!

Art

North Carolina's arts scene is full of dynamic creators, and many of these artists reflect back a unique vision of their lives and communities. One of the identifiable North Carolina folk artists is Vollis Simpson. You can learn more about him through the links and video below.