Experience a night of classical music in an intimate setting at the Charlotte Museum of History’s “An Eighteenth Century Evening” on Thursday, Jan. 25, featuring the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra performing works by Chevalier, Mozart, Handel and more.

As part of the evening, special guest Patricia Ann Neely will discuss the often-overlooked works of people of color during the Baroque period, including violin virtuoso, conductor and composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges. Neely is a music historian and the first person of color to become a professional on the viola de gamba. She performs internationally, and her story will be featured next year on History Makers, a digital archive of African American history from a first-person perspective.

In honor of the 1774 Rock House turning 250 next year, the Charlotte Museum of History is partnering with organizations throughout 2024 to celebrate the impact of 18th century culture and innovations on the Queen City we see today. "An Eighteenth-Century Evening" is the first of this series.

Schedule of Events

6:00pm: Doors open for the pre-concert history fair and exploration of the Museum. Drinks available for purchase.

7:00pm: Concert Begins (includes a 15 minute intermission)

Organizations in Attendance

• Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks
• Mecklenburg Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
• Mecklenburg Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
• Historical Folk Toys
• Mecklenburg Historic Association
• Voices from the Past
• Charlotte Trail of History
• America 250 NC
• NC Baroque Orchestra
• Charlotte Alumni Chapter SAI
• Allegacy Federal Credit Union

And learn how you can become a volunteer at the Charlotte Museum of History.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Payments can be made using the link below. Information about benefits can be found in our sponsorship packet located on our sponsorships page, or please contact Lauren Wallace at 704-568-1774 or lauren@charlottemuseum.org for more information.