Hello, I am Atlas. You are about to walk through a city where every brick leads a double life, where grand architecture hides secrets of war, magic, and survival.
Listen to the rustling leaves of the sprawling live oaks and catch the faint, briny scent of the river air lingering over the historic cobblestones. Look closely at these pristine, magnificent facades. Beneath all this polished elegance lies a fierce, turbulent past. We are going to uncover the remarkable ingenuity of the unseen builders who shaped these streets, and expose the shadows hiding just behind the beautiful masonry.
As we explore, this app will automatically play my voice as you approach each landmark. If the GPS drifts, you can easily tap play yourself. Check the map in your app if you ever lose your bearings, and remember you can ask questions in the chat at any stop. Please watch your step on the uneven brick sidewalks and stay alert for street traffic. Safety first on our adventure.
Follow your map to our starting point. Let's begin our journey at the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, where the curation of history itself holds a dark secret.
