Place Attachment, Brunswick Town, and Ramblin’ Man
Plus, help us build an America 250 road trip playlist
This week, we’re in North Carolina, home to “place attachment” specialist Dr. Katherine Loflin, who writes about the importance of loving where you live. We also visit remnants of a pre-Revolutionary War town, share an Allman Brothers tribute band event, and take in the view of a vibrant Carolina Beach mural.
Also, we’re putting together an America 250 Road Trip Spotify list and would love to include your song suggestions. Submit them below and we’ll share the completed playlist in time for summer semiquincentennial road tripping!
Love Where You Live
By Dr. Katherine Loflin
For nearly two decades, my work has centered on one deceptively simple question: Why do people love where they live—and why does that love matter?
What I’ve learned: Our relationship with place determines far more than we realize. When we feel that we “fit” where we live, we don’t just survive—we thrive.
Across countries, cultures, and community sizes, I’ve consistently seen the same pattern. When people feel emotionally connected to their place, local economies strengthen, resilience grows, public health improves, and people invest their time, talent, and resources into the future of their community.
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Pre-Revolutionary Relics
Winnabow, North Carolina
Brunswick Town, a pre-Revolutionary colonial port founded in 1726, then destroyed by British troops in 1776, was never rebuilt. Today, its relics lie below Confederate Fort Anderson’s earthworks near the Cape Fear River. Excavations have revealed foundations of homes, a church, and fortifications, plus artifacts from enslaved Africans and merchants. The town’s remnants, unmarked graves, and stories of buried treasures and ghosts—including a soldier’s apparition—offer a glimpse into what life was like before the Revolutionary War.
Ramblin’ Man: The Ultimate Allman Brothers Experience
