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Columns

The beauty and value of old stories

People often ask me where I get the old stories that I share on my Black history walking tours of Washington, in the columns I ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, March 21, 2022 4:27 pm

Columns

Hearing stories of Washington’s tulip festival

Looking at the tulips growing in my back yard brought back some wonderful memories of Springtime as I grew up in Washington.  While I was not born ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, March 14, 2022 6:58 pm

Columns

High flying memories 

While walking along the Washington waterfront recently, I was pleasantly surprised to see several people with their children flying kites.  It was a sight I had not seen ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, March 7, 2022 5:27 pm

Columns

Some history of old Washington neighborhoods

There were many neighborhoods in Washington whose names we seldom hear today. Ever hear of an African American community called ‘Plum Nelly’? This is a sketch of the houses that ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 28, 2022 4:45 pm

Columns

Memories of growing up in Washington

My love for heavy metal began when I was in the third grade. Now it’s not the brilliant heavy metal musicians, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 21, 2022 3:41 pm

Columns

When old memories lead to new discoveries

During the years 1915 through 1944, my grandparents, William and Olivia Cozzens, owned a restaurant named the Blue Parrot at 326 Gladden Street in Washington. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 14, 2022 4:18 pm

Columns

A town of grace

Working with the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum has provided me with some of the most unique experiences I have ever had. Over the last five years, ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, February 7, 2022 5:34 pm

Columns

Washington: the gem of the East

Here is another iconic building in my ‘Know Your Town’ series that features historic buildings and houses in Washington and the amazing history behind them. This beautiful ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, January 31, 2022 3:05 pm

Columns

Dr. Dowdy’s medical office

I have authored a Facebook page called ‘I’m From Washington NC and nobody told me this’ since 2009. On the page, I share three hundred years ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, January 24, 2022 4:56 pm

Columns

Snow many memories

The recent weather forecast had me hoping for snow. I love snow!  So, this past weekend, even though the odds were against it, I was ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, January 17, 2022 5:37 pm

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