Have you ever wondered “what’s not on display”? Join us at the Charlotte Museum of History for an exclusive, after hours tour in our Collections Room - typically off-limits to the public. Led by our Registrar, Kyle Booker, this intimate tour (limited to just 10 guests) takes you behind the scenes to explore artifacts, hear...
Join us for a specially themed Haunted History event as we explore the traditions and elements of the Victorian funeral. Rosedale resident Dr. David Caldwell (1799-1861) died the same year as Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria –yes, the very Queen for whom the Victorian age is named, and whose mourning of her husband influenced...
Step into the 18th century as Dontavius Williams, nationally recognized historical interpreter and founder of The Chronicles of Adam, brings backcountry cooking to life at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. Through fire, smoke, and storytelling, Williams will demonstrate how African Americans—both enslaved and free—shaped the foodways of the Carolina backcountry. Visitors will watch...
During the month of January, Historic Rosedale will be open select Saturdays, while we are gearing up for the year ahead. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, we will feature guided house tours (at 11:30am and 1:30pm), live blacksmith demonstrations, and self-guided grounds tours. For more information, kindly visit our website. www.historicrosedale.org. Plentiful, free parking is...
Join us for a 1.5-hour guided bird walk through the historic homesite, led by Anne Olsen - avid birder, volunteer, and expert spotter of all things feathered. Winter is one of the best times to observe the many species that call the homesite home, and participants can expect to see 15–20 different birds along the...