Beyond the ocean mist in an area rich in history and lore. Here lies Brunswick County, North Carolina. Explore the fascinating past of the 16th through the 20th century in this southeastern North Carolina coastal area. Visit these historic eras through the eyes of its early settlers, historical documents, seafaring pirates, ghosts, and Indians. Visit a slave cemetery and meet some of the earliest residents of the area including Mary Hemingway, a large land owner with 71 slaves in 1840. Her plantation and burial site is known to locals. Take a glimpse into the rich tradition of the colonial settlers and discover early America.