We look forward to seeing you at the special reception for Meck Dec 250: The Story of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence at the Charlotte Museum of History. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. 

Here’s everything you need to know before the event:

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:50 PM)

Location: Charlotte Museum of History—3500 Shamrock Dr.

Dress Code: Business Casual

What to Expect:

• Cash Bar (Credit Card Only) & Hors d’oeuvres

Light bites will be available throughout the evening. Please note: food is limited and will be available while supplies last. The bar will accept credit cards only.

• Explore the Exhibit

Discover our newest exhibition, which examines the legend, legacy, and lasting debates surrounding the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.

• Panel Conversation

Enjoy a conversation with David Fleming, author and researcher, and Scott Syfert, attorney and historian. Together, they’ll reflect on what first drew them to the story of the Meck Dec and share where their research has taken them over the years.

• Schedule

6:10 PM - Remarks by CMH staff

6:50 PM - Panel conversation begins

7:50 PM - Conversation ends; exhibit officially open

9:00 PM - Event ends; doors close at 9:15 PM

David and Scott's books, along with many Meck Dec-inspired items, will be available for purchase in our Museum Shop. Don't forget—museum Members receive 10% off all purchases in the Shop! Thank you for being a member and supporting the preservation of Charlotte’s history. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.

Join us for a Member's Only event, celebrating our newest exhibit.

This exhibit will explore the origins of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, its presence as a symbol throughout history, and its value to the region 250 years later. Through an interactive diorama of Charlotte in 1775, original documents and artifacts from the Revolutionary Period, and memorabilia from past celebrations, visitors will come away with a fuller understanding of what the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence means to the Queen City.