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SUMMARY:Birdwatching on the Homesite
DESCRIPTION: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 way. \nThis relaxed outdoor walk will take you across the grounds as Anne shares tips for identification\, insight into winter bird behavior\, and a deeper appreciation for the wildlife that thrives among our historic landscape. \nPlease bring your own binoculars\, bundle up\, and wear close-toed shoes suitable for uneven terrain. \nSpots limited!  \nMuseum Admission Included!
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/birdwatching-on-the-homesite/
LOCATION:Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Historic Rosedale Guided House Tours/Blacksmith Demo
DESCRIPTION:During the month of January\, Historic Rosedale will be open select Saturdays\, while we are gearing up for the year ahead. \nOn 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. \nPlentiful\, free parking is available.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/historic-rosedale-guided-house-tours-blacksmith-demo-2/
LOCATION:Historic Rosedale\, 3427 N. Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:The Chronicles of Adam; Receipts from the Past
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough fire\, smoke\, and storytelling\, Williams will demonstrate how African Americans—both enslaved and free—shaped the foodways of the Carolina backcountry. Visitors will watch as traditional dishes are prepared over the open hearth\, gaining insight into the skill\, resilience\, and creativity that sustained families in the backcountry.
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/the-chronicles-of-adam-receipts-from-the-past/
LOCATION:President James K. Polk State Historic Site\, 12031 Lancaster Highway\, Pineville\, 28134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Haunted History: A Look at the Victorian Funeral
DESCRIPTION: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 funeral traditions of the time. Along with members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS)\, the Historic Rosedale staff will discuss many of these funeral traditions -some macabre\, some sentimental – and lead you through our 1815 home as it would have looked during a mourning period\, as well as sharing stories of the ghostly residents who remain from this moment in time. The tour will be held both inside the house and outside in the gardens and grounds surrounding our historic home and reconstructed blacksmith shop. Spaces for this tour are limited for a cozy story-telling experience and to prevent\, as the Victorians believed\, the spirits of the dead from taking the spirits of the living with them!
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/haunted-history-a-look-at-the-victorian-funeral/
LOCATION:Historic Rosedale\, 3427 N. Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Inside the Collection(s Room)
DESCRIPTION: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 stories\, and learn how history is preserved and protected. You’ll get up close to objects that aren’t on display and discover how our team cares for the pieces in the museum’s collection. \nSpots are extremely limited – reserve your spot before they disappear! \nThis is not a drop in event – tour starts promptly at 6pm! 
URL:https://www.meckaffiliates.org/event/inside-the-collections-room-2/
LOCATION:Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215\, United States
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