Events

by Dr. Brian Madison Jones
Zoom – Register Below for the Link to the Virtual Talk

Dr. Brian Madison Jones, James B. Duke Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Johnson C. Smith University and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Charlotte Museum of History will kick off the series by sharing stories of mobilization of morale and spirit in twentieth century America.

Our Lunch & Learn series uses Zoom to facilitate a short talk followed by a community discussion.

Please use the link below to register and you will be sent an invitation to join the conversation on the morning of the program.

by Katy Werlin
Zoom – Register Below for the Link to the Virtual Talk

Fashion and textile historian Katy Werlin discusses the art and pageantry of getting dressed in eighteenth century America and Europe.

Our Lunch & Learn series uses Zoom to facilitate a short talk followed by a community discussion.

Please use the link below to register and you will be sent an invitation to join the conversation on the morning of the program.

by Angel Johnston
Zoom – Register Below for the Link to the Virtual Talk 

Angel Johnston, Adult Education Specialist at The Charlotte Museum of History, explores the story of how African Americans built, funded, and staffed more than 800 schools in the depths of Jim Crow-era North Carolina and across the South.

Our Lunch & Learn series uses Zoom to facilitate a short talk followed by a community discussion.

Please use the link below to register and you will be sent an invitation to join the conversation on the morning of the program.

This event has been postponed until a later date. The safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers is our top priority and we hope to reschedule once the threat of this pandemic has passed.

Take a sip of history & explore the roots of your favorite adult beverage with expert historians. This adults-only program will dive into the history and culture of beer in colonial North Carolina and beyond. Featuring insights from Dr. Tom Cole, Special Collections Librarian at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and home-brewer extraordinaire.

Program includes a flight of the theme libation, samples and ideas for food pairings, commemorative glass, and a fun laugh-and-learn discussion.

The Museum made the difficult decision to cancel our spring fundraiser, Colonial Gem. Your support is now more important than ever to ensure the future of The Charlotte Museum of History and our service to the community.

We believe this is the right decision for our community as we all do our best to slow the spread of COVID-19.

This is a difficult time for so many organizations and businesses, and, like them, the Museum still needs your support. If you’ve attended Colonial Gem in the past, please consider making a donation to the Museum in lieu of attending this year’s event.

Join us for a magical evening on the beautiful lawns and gardens of Mecklenburg County’s oldest home, the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Homesite. This signature event features unique food and beverage experiences as well as live music and costumed historians to bring the Colonial house to life.

Colonial Gem is the premier fundraising event for the Charlotte Museum of History — Mecklenburg County’s leader in interpreting and preserving the region’s unique history and inspiring dialogue about the future.

Every year millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day with food and fanfare. For a lucky few though, Fourth of July also represents the beginning of their journey as new citizens of the United States of America.

The Charlotte Museum of History is proud to invite you to once again be a part of this tremendous experience as we welcome these new citizens into our Charlotte community.

Join us to learn more about the meaning of citizenship, democracy, immigration, and freedom as we celebrate Independence Day. The event will include the Naturalization Ceremony, the ringing of the American Freedom Bell, democracy themed crafts and family-friendly activities.

This event is free & open to the public.