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Architecture, art, and craft in Asheville

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Great communities connect people to place, know where they want to go, and work tirelessly to make it happen.

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Places are imbued with sounds, smells, noises, and feelings that bring memories and human connections.

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Pauli Murray was one of the most consequential and hopeful of 20th century Americans.

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MTC posts from past travels to honor the tradition of the August holiday

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The first Native American Interior Secretary, media bias, a rejuvenated Penn Station, and inspiration from Dolly (again).

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Presidents Day thoughts: extraordinary presidents can come from and be shaped by ordinary places.

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December is for “Best of…” lists. To celebrate 2020 here are the top 10 posts based on reader views.

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The richly illustrated “Historic Cities” has a scope sure to interest both practitioners and the merely curious layperson.

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The books which have shaped the work of a leader at one of my favorite historic sites.

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During the pandemic we are reminded of how much we need fresh air. Which leads me to the Dumb House and a nice sweater.