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Whirligigs are the official state folk art of North Carolina.
Vollis Simpson never considered himself an artist, but his work has been displayed across the country.
Vollis Simpson's whirligigs were displayed on his farm before being moved downtown.
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Wilson hosts international artists in residence during Eyes on Main Street, a photography festival.
American actress Ava Gardner attended Barton College before her big film break.
Eastern NC has a deep history of music. Roberta Flack began her career teaching and singing in Wilson.
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The town of Wilson was chartered in 1849 and named for State Senator and Colonel Louis D. Wilson.
The railroad leading across the state to the Wilmington port was vital to Wilson's early growth.
Wilson is the birthplace of BB&T, one of the nation's largest banks.
Wilson produces over $100 million in crops annually.
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Wilson has hosted minor league baseball teams for more than a century.
The Tobs (short for Tobacconists) baseball mascot is a tobacco worm named Slugger.
The NC Baseball Museum features 400 major league players born in the state, including 7 Hall of Famers.
Lake Wilson is surrounded by two miles of walking trails, a park, and public boat ramps.
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Wilson is NC's first gigabit city, offering a community-owned fiber-optic network called Greenlight.
Wilson used to be known as the "World's Greatest Tobacco Market."
Wilson was first known by a different name. It was originally called Toisnot.
Wilson is located just 45 minutes east of the state capital, Raleigh.
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Our restaurants have been enjoyed for generations. Dick's Hot Dog Stand has been a famous landmark since 1921.
One of our most popular restaurants, The Beefmastor Inn, has only 10 tables.
Parker's Barbecue cooks enough meat for 25,000 customers a week.
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You'll find weekend sports tournaments, international photography festivals, educational wine tastings, and local concerts. All in Wilson.
Start your visit at the Wilson Visitors Center, a restored 1925 bungalow, in downtown Wilson. Open for free tours to the public.
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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