On our way to Spartanburg, SC we stopped by the abandoned Glendale Mill in South Carolina just outside Spartanburg. Murph originally found an article about the bridge that had recently been restored and we wanted to check it out. Little did we know, we were in for a big surprise because the old bridge led to an incredibly expansive park filled with the archaeological remains of an historic mill and every part of it was, seemingly, open to the public.

In our last episode on the Solomon Northup monument, we finally get to see the finished version. Wesley and Murph get a look at the final monument and talk about how it will be displayed. Wesley even surprises Murph with a once in a lifetime opportunity to literally leave his mark on history. You're not going to want to miss this one!

The story of Solomon Northup is an incredible one full of grit, perseverance and stands as a testament to human fortitude to overcome even the worst parts of humanity. When Wesley Wofford was approached about making a monument to Solomon, he immediately began the process of immersing himself in the story of Solomon's life.

We join our friends Wesley and Odyssey Wofford in their sculpting studio nestled peacefully in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Wesley shares with us his process of sculpting monuments out of clay and the high tech processes he uses to 3D model and print prototypes.

Our friend Meagan of the Museum of the Waxhaws takes us on a tour of historic downtown Waxhaw NC. Join us as we walk the streets and learn some of the historic stories of the area!

This is a small interview I recorded with Kyle at a local African American cemetery in Huntersville, North Carolina. For years we both drove past this cemetery and never stopped to see what was back there. Once Kyle learned what it was, he took his lidar scanning equipment to make a 3d model of the site to archive for historical purposes.

Discipline was different when Samuel Waymon was a kid. He tells us a story about growing up and how he learned respect from his parents.

Samuel Waymon talks with us about his thoughts on peacefully protesting and why he believes it's the most important first step to change.

Samuel Waymon shares with us an intimate story about the time he fought off people who were intent on harming someone in his community.

Samuel Waymon tells us about his efforts to unify his former community in Tryon, NC. The town has some racial divides, but as Sam explains in this video, there is a desire to cross those boundaries and become a more unified community.

Samuel Waymon tells us about his early life in Tryon, NC and growing up with his sister Nina Simone. Both would grow up to become accomplished musicians in their own right. Sam tells us about their parents, other siblings, and more details about their lives growing up before achieving fame.

Samuel Waymon share with us stories and reflections about touring with his sister Nina Simone playing music in venues across the country. While Nina was the older sister, Sam played a protective role with her on the road. They shared an intimacy well known to many siblings. Nina could trust Sam where she couldn't trust others, and Sam knew that his sister would look take care him as well.

Samuel Waymon shares with us some of the wisdom he's gathered over his life.

Nina Simone was a singer, songwriter, and composer during the 1960's & 70's. She was incredibly influential on the musical scene during the Civil Rights era and left her mark on the music industry since then. We were fortunate enough to meet her brother Sam Waymon at the childhood home where both he and his sister Nina grew up in Tryon, North Carolina for a tour of this historic building and town.

We are told what learning to play music meant to Sam Waymon as he learned to play the organ.

Samuel Waymon and Nina Simone's parents were both preachers. Sam takes us by one of the churches his parents pastored and tells us some stories about that period of their lives.

Sam Waymon talks to us about growing up in humble beginnings and living with the basics. Though he and his sister, Nina Simone, would achieve fame, they started life in a small house in Tryon, NC during a tumultuous time in American history. Despite plenty of difficulties, Sam found joy in the company of his friends and family.

This truly incredible opportunity was entirely unexpected. We were in Tryon, NC to tour the birthplace and childhood home of singer, songwriter, civil rights activist Nina Simone. Nina made a monumental impact on the music scene and led a life on tour playing across the world. We were really excited just to see her childhood home.

Our friend Meagan of the Museum of the Waxhaws takes us on a tour of historic downtown Waxhaw NC. Join us as we walk the streets and learn some of the historic stories of the area!