Corsets that cinched tightly at the waist weren’t part of everyday 1700s fashion. Fashion during the colonial period in America prioritized function, and clothing was re-used until it fell apart. See examples of revolutionary fashion at Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina. Special thanks to NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources . Discover more North Carolina history and share your own story at pbsnc.org/homegrown-history | PBS North Carolina

823K views · 7.1K reactions | Video shows storm surge from Hurricane Florence begin to inundate New Bern, North Carolina as the Neuse River overflowed its banks and flooded parts of the town. https://abcn.ws/2Oi5gwN | ABC News | Facebook

3.8K views · 139 reactions | With numerous historic sites and breathtaking waterfront views, it's no surprise that Nicholas Sparks chose New Bern for the setting of several of his romance novels. | Visit North Carolina | Facebook

459K views · 2.9K reactions | This is what it looked like this morning in New Bern, North Carolina, after Hurricane Florence made landfall. At least 150 people were waiting to be rescued after about 200 were rescued in the city overnight. https://cnn.it/2OiRNF1 | CNN | Facebook