Benson is rich with history— from the railroad and the mule to modern day, this small Johnston County town has an amazing and varied lineage. Who better to tell that story than the people that lived it? Today, we're excited to share a few clips from an upcoming video series we're working on called "Living History: Telling the Story of Benson." Our plan is to feature as many longtime residents as possible to help us tell Benson's unique story! In this promo video, we have snippets of conversation

One hundred and thirty-three years is a long time and that’s how long Benson, NC has been around! Can you believe it?! From the early days of the railroad, mule wagons, saw mills, and turpentine production to the growth of local agriculture with cotton, tobacco, and other crops shaping the area’s economy and quickly establishing Benson as a hub of activity — this little town has always had something going on! To celebrate the big 1-3-3, we knew what we had to do — stop by the Benson Museum of Lo