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...
Alcohol has long been used as a remedy for pain, plague, heartbreak, and everything in between. Join the Charlotte Museum of History at Lost Worlds Brewing for a look into the medicinal uses of alcohol throughout history. This one-hour event includes: A short round of trivia on historic health “cures” A brief talk by the...
Happy fall everyone! Please join your fellow colleagues for a fun evening of networking. This meet up will take place on Thursday, October 23 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Lenny Boy Brewing (https://www.discoverlennyboy.com/). Lenny Boy is located at 3000 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217. We look forward to seeing you there!
Olde Meck established the Sutcliffe-Ferguson Family Research Center (FRC) to provide access to books, ancestor charts, maps, special collections, online resources, and other sources valuable for researching family histories. The FRC has many unique collections that are unpublished and unavailable elsewhere. Volunteers are available to assist members and guests. Access to desktop computers, online genealogy...
Join fellow family historians who enjoy turning research into stories! The group who meet every Thursday from 11:00 - 1:00 EST and shares tips, feedback, and inspiration for writing family histories, articles, and memoirs. Reach out to Tommy Beatty at mailto:tommygbeatty@gmail.com for more information.
Enjoy food, fun, and fellowship with your fellow compatriots! Spouses and Guests welcome! This is a self-paid event. Brewers accepts cash, credit, and debit.
Charlotte’s most stylish architectural event is back, and this year, we’re turning down the thermostat and turning up the charm. The Mad About Modern Home Tour returns this November, making the most of the cooler weather as we open the doors to a curated selection of Midcentury and Modern homes across the Queen City—all in one incredible day.
Olde Meck established the Sutcliffe-Ferguson Family Research Center (FRC) to provide access to books, ancestor charts, maps, special collections, online resources, and other sources valuable for researching family histories. The FRC has many unique collections that are unpublished and unavailable elsewhere. Volunteers are available to assist members and guests. Access to desktop computers, online genealogy...
Veterans Day Ceremony Honoring American Revolutionary War Patriots Buried in the Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery Tuesday, 11 November 2025 @ 11:00 AM Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery 129 Centre Church Road Mooresville, North Carolina
Step into history with PBS Charlotte for an evening of storytelling, music, and community! Enjoy exclusive previews from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution and clips from our local companion film, Freedom’s Footsteps, highlighting Mecklenburg County’s heroes of the revolution. Special Performance: Sing along with patriotic songs performed by the Sedgefield Montessori Elementary School Choir. Share Your Story: Before and after...