History

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History
Immersive exhibition celebrates America250 and Charlotte’s role in the American Revolution
The Charlotte Museum of History’s new exhibition combines virtual reality and history to celebrate the nationwide commemoration of America’s independence.
April 15, 2026 12:41 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Visit Charlotte’s oldest house: Alexander Rock House
The Hezekiah Alexander House is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County and is part of a homesite preserved by Charlotte Museum of History.
June 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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History
Celebrating Meck Dec Day
The annual celebration commemorates the official declaration of independence from Great Britain.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Restoration continues for historic Carolina Theatre
The Carolina Theatre will serve as a civic hub when it reopens in 2025, seven years after renovations began.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
A glimpse of Charlotte’s Museum of History
Explore the history of the Queen City with a one-of-a-kind view into the many facets that make Charlotte the queen it is.
May 7, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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City
How Charlotte’s streets got their names
Charlotte has 250+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
May 1, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Live
15 facts you didn’t know about the Queen City
Why is Charlotte called the Queen City? Or the Hornet’s Nest? If you’re a trivia buff or just really want to know the city’s iconic history, this is for you
April 30, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The reflection of the Uptown Charlotte skyline is seen in the water of a pond surrounded by trees.
Live
Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these Charlotte landmarks our Hollywood signs.
April 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Travel and Outdoors
Annual garden tour to inspire your green thumb
Enjoy the sunshine and take a garden tour rich with floral history.
April 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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History
Charlotte: The city named after a queen
Why is Charlotte called the Queen City? Let’s explore our city’s namesake and history.
January 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Experience Italy without leaving Charlotte
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Airports and Transportation
NCDOT to build elevated I-77 South Express Lanes near Uptown Charlotte
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February 5, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Charlotte this winter
While the Queen City may not regularly see snow, we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube this winter.
February 5, 2026
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Weather
Snapshot: Your photos from the January 2026 snow day in Charlotte
As snow fell Saturday, Jan. 31 and stayed through the weekend, you shared your snow day photos with us.
February 4, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 4, 2026
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Wellness
The Ivey launches program to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease
The SouthPark brain health center is adding a new program designed to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active, steady, and supported.
February 2, 2026
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Sports
Super Bowl watch parties in Charlotte
It’s almost time for the biggest game of the year. We’re helping you plan it out.
January 30, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Mooresville-based Casa Azteca to open restaurant in Uptown
The modern Mexican-inspired restaurant promises to deliver fresh flavors to Center City when it opens in early 2026.
January 29, 2026
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