Joe McGill is the author of Sleeping with the Ancestors, an account of The Slave Dwelling Project and his experiences sleeping in old, still extan slave quarters. He will describe how this project gave him a deeper understanding of the lives of the enslaved. We are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on...
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.
Join us on Saturday morning to hear from the author of the new history mystery: Deadly Gold Rush: An Indie Retirement Mystery. Landis Wade will discuss the real stories behind the book, discuss his writing process, and offer a chance to dig into the history of gold mining in the Queen City. After the talk, join...
Included with admission general admission to the Charlotte Museum of History, enjoy live cooking demonstrations in the Historic Log Kitchen on March 14. Experience the sights and smells of 18th-century cooking - demonstrations are for viewing only and do not include food tastings.
March 16, 2026: Tom Phlegar – Revolutionary Campaigns of Charlotte and the Carolinas Date: March 16, 2026 Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3115 Providence Road, Charlotte Dessert/Beverages: 6:30PM- 7:00PM Speaker: 7:00PM to 8:00PM
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 The FRC has many unique collections that are unpublished and unavailable elsewhere.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.
Remember the Ladies: A Living History Experience Saturday, March 21 • 10 AM–4 PM • Museum of the Waxhaws Join us for a powerful day dedicated to the women who shaped our nation across the centuries. Through immersive living-history demonstrations, presentations, and exhibits, you’ll meet the trailblazers, the unsung heroes, and the women whose courage...
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.
Join us for Explore CMH: Venue Open House, an opportunity to experience the Charlotte Museum of History’s event spaces in person. Guests are invited to tour our indoor venues and our outdoor event space, explore a variety of layout possibilities, and imagine how the space can be transformed for weddings, celebrations, corporate gatherings, and nonprofit...
In this Past & Play program, little learners and their caregivers will explore the sounds that filled everyday life 250 years ago. Through hands-on activities, children will listen to nature sounds, try simple musical instruments, and hear farm animal sounds that would have been familiar in the past. This play-based program encourages listening, movement, and...