Nellie Ashford is a renowned mixed-media artist whose works have been on exhibit widely. She draws on her experience growing up as an African American in the Jim Crow South. Many travelers at the Charlotte Douglas Airport have been inspired by her mural in the American Airlines terminal, “Honoring All Teachers.” Ms. Ashford will be showcasing...
Description Join us on Sunday, February 8th, for a FREE cultural presentation that celebrates and preserves Afro-descendant cultures across the African diaspora. The event will welcome guest representatives from Honduras, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Peru, who will share cultural histories and lead libation ceremonies honoring the land and the ancestors. La Casa de la Cultura is...
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 The FRC has many unique collections that are unpublished and unavailable elsewhere.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...
Throughout America's history of slavery and segregation, Black travelers faced not just unwelcoming environments but the fundamental challenge of finding safe places to rest and recharge. In response to this basic human need, courageous Black entrepreneurs carved out spaces within the dominant culture, creating a vital network of Black-owned establishments that offered comfort and safety...
We are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to...
Olde Meck February 11 Program: Researching at the National Archives Join us for an informative program with Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®, owner of Heritage Detective, LLC, and a nationally recognized professional genealogist. Annette will guide attendees through the wealth of genealogical records held by the National Archives (NARA), explaining how our ancestors interacted with the...
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.
MeckRoots is an ongoing series of free historical workshops and presentations sponsored by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation meant to connect the Charlotte Mecklenburg community with our history and our spaces. Seats go quickly at these events so please register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/activity/search/detail/171323?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true Celebrate Black History Month on Thursday, February 12th at 6:00 PM at Eastway...
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.
Happy Friday everyone! Just a friendly reminder that we will be getting together next Thursday, Feb. 19, beginning at 6:00pm, for our next C'MON gathering. For February, we will be gathering at the Brewers at Yancey, 4001-A Yancey Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217. Please come out and network, share a drink and a laugh! We look...
Included with general admission to the Charlotte Museum of History, enjoy live cooking demonstrations in the Historic Log Kitchen on February 21. Experience the sights and smells of 18th-century cooking - demonstrations are for viewing only and do not include food tastings.