WNC History: 'Moms' Mabley, from Brevard to Asheville to national prominence on the stage
One of eight children, Loretta Mary Aiken, who would later adopt the stage name Jackie “Moms” Mabley, was born March 19, 1897, in Brevard.
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One of eight children, Loretta Mary Aiken, who would later adopt the stage name Jackie “Moms” Mabley, was born March 19, 1897, in Brevard.
“Have you heard of The Allen School?” Historical marker recognizes school for Black womenA historical marker was unveiled Saturday, Oct. 21, honoring Allen High
SEABOARD — A highway historical marker dedication ceremony was held and unveiled on Sept. 16, honoring Nicholas Franklin Roberts.
Nashville has slowly changed over time as new structures are built, old ones are torn down, and businesses have come and gone, but little pieces of history remain throughout the city.
The Soviet Union fell more than thirty years ago, but the Cold War continues—at least, here in New Hampshire. Merrimack County Superior Court is the site of the…