The Mecklenburg Historical Society is a county-wide group dedicated to preserving and publicizing the history of Mecklenburg County through regular meetings, publications, special research groups, work with various historic sites and special projects. Founded in 1954, it is the successor to several similar organizations going back to 1875. Today the MHS is a vibrant organization with full-membership meetings four times each year to share a meal and hear an interesting speaker. Various Project and permanent committees meet at other times to do their work in implementing the goals of the MHS. Read about these activities on this site and in our newsletters, sign up for The History List to receive up to date news of interest to the History Community, and come join us.
September 21, 2026: Sarah Sue Hardinger and Laura Elliott will launch their latest book, Good Soil Date: September 21, 2026 Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3115 Providence Road, Charlotte Dessert/Beverages: 6:30PM- 7:00PM Speaker: 7:00PM to 8:00PM
November 16, 2026: Amenda Brantly – The gold rush in Charlotte and NC