July 4, 1876 July 4th, 1876 was the centennial celebration of the country’s independence, and in the small town of Hamburg, … More
Author: Amy C Manikowski
Amy C. Manikowski is a writer, bookseller, trail-diverger, history buff, and pitbull lover. She graduated from Chatham University with a MFA a while ago, and after wandering aimlessly settled in Asheville NC.
Orangeburg
Do you know what happened in Orangeburg, SC? It was host to one of the most violent episodes of the … More
Limestone
The preparation for a Fresco takes years before any paint hits the wall. One major component in this lengthy preparation … More
Blessed Are
“For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). But, often with tears in … More
The Haywood Street Fresco
For the last 30 years a quiet renaissance resurrecting the lost art of Buon fresco has been unfolding in unassuming … More
About BBQ Church and Beer
The South is a mysterious place, shrouded even more by a history that has been revised and edited. A lot … More
Faith
My church is doing a sermon series called 21 days of prayer right now, and the pastor is like – … More
Fresco Made Simple
Fresco is a fairly simple art that takes little time to master. There is an added bonus in the simplicity … More
Blue Ridge Heritage Trail – Ben Long Frescoes
In 2003 the 25 westernmost counties in North Carolina were designated the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area by the U.S. … More
