2018 Annual Richard K. Lore Lecture
“Stories from the Road: The Tar Heel Traveler”
Presented by Scott Mason, The Tar Heel Traveler
Sunday, November 11, 2-4 pm
Cullman Performance Hall, NC History Center
Free event, open to the public
Reception following the presentation
Doors open 1 pm; early arrival recommended
Scott Mason is a broadcast journalist with 35 years of television experience. He has won dozens of awards for documentaries, writing, and feature reporting, including three National Edward R. Murrow awards and 20 regional Emmys. The Electronic News Association of the Carolinas has twice named Scott North Carolina Television Reporter of the Year. Today, Scott is known as the Tar Heel Traveler. His Tar Heel Traveler series on WRAL takes viewers along the back roads of North Carolina where he meets memorable characters, finds out-of-the-way places, and unearths fascinating historical footnotes. Scott has also published three books about his adventures, which will be available for purchase and signing.
This event is presented by the New Bern Historical Society in partnership with Tryon Palace.
The Richard K. Lore lecture is made possible by funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
