“In every town across Eastern North Carolina, the heart of the place stays the same — whether the tourists are here or gone. That steady, everyday heartbeat is what the Invasion Series is here to show.”
Sneads Ferry’s Invasion
Sneads Ferry, NC, started as a key 1728 New River ferry crossing (Ennett's Ferry) for the vital post road, named for attorney Robert Snead who ran a ferry and tavern there by 1760, becoming a crucial link for travelers before a bridge replaced the ferry in 1939; today, it's a vibrant fishing village known for its seafood industry, celebrated annually with the Shrimp Festival, highlighting its rich maritime heritage.
I randomly select towns across Eastern NC to invade. No not like that, just with my camera and lens. My eye looks for the things that build the heart and soul of a downtown area. My hopes are to bring attention to these towns and remind people of where these towns once stood tall and with pride. The history that lives in the streets and in the brick and mortar of every town.
-Jeff
