News and EventsHistory Events happenings in the area:
"From Wagon Roads to New South City" Jan 28th - Feb 5th
A series of lectures offered by the Mecklenburg Historical Association in partnership with Charlotte Museum of History and Levine Museum of the New South
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"Charlotte in Black and White...and More!" An interactive History and Heritage bus tour Feb 10th and April 13th
sponsored by the Community Building Initiative with funding from the Arts & Science Council
seating is FREE on a first come first served basis
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The Duke Mansion
Chill Chaser Nights Every Friday until March 23rd 5:30-7pm Free admission and cash bar Reserve your spot via email to ecovington@tlwf.org or call 704-714-4445
The Duke Mansion's Explore History Series 2012 in partnership with the Levine Museum of the New South
Sunday, March 4th @ 3:00pm Trail of History - Charlotte Medicine The latest in CPCC’s “Trail of History” TV documentaries explores the story of health care, with spotlight on the growth of hospitals. After the showing, professor Gary Ritter and interviewees from the film join us for a Q & A session.
Sunday, April 1st @ 3:00pm The 100th Anniversary of the Piedmont and Northern Railway MR. DUKE’S RAILROAD – THE PIEDMONT & NORTHERN. Begun in 1911 to link Charlotte with textile towns along the NC/SC border, the P & N was an electric interurban, cousin to city streetcars. Bill Jeffers, researcher for Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks, shares P & N history – and tells of plans by Charlotte Trolley to revive part of the line with vintage trolleys running west from Panthers Stadium.
All events at The Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road Events are free and open to the public but reservations are requested – (704) 714-4448 or pmartin@tlwf.org _________________________________________________________________
Historic Charlotte, Inc Received a Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit from Preservation North Carolina
This past September, Historic Charlotte, Inc was awarded a Gertrude S. Carraway award of merit for our innovative Save Our Signs campaign. The award is from Preservation North Carolina, the leading preservation non-profit in the state, and one of the most revered organizations of this kind in the country.
Receiving this award capped off a great year for the Save Our Signs fund, which included the relocation and relighting of the JFG sign, now atop the VBGB Beer Hall and Garden at the N.C. Music Factory, and the restoration and relocation of the Reid's Fine Foods sign.
Thanks to all of those that supported us in our efforts to bring attention to and help save vintage signs in the Charlotte area. A new driving tour brochure called "Roadside Wonders" will be published soon!
The JFG sign at its new home at the VBGB Beer Hall and Garden (courtesy of brandsalsa.com)
To learn more about our S.O.S. fund click here. __________________________________________
Hope you enjoyed our Past Events!
November 17th Thomas Day Lecture Presented by Jo Leimenstoll - UNC-Greensboro Professor, Department of Interior Architecture
The lecture came from her newly published book: Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color
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The 11th Annual Blast for the Past was a big success!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS!
We celebrated the best in preservation with live music by the Marc Hoffmann Trio, had great food and beverages and bid on exceptional auction items!
Each year we recognize five of the most innovative historic preservation projects in the Charlotte region; from beautifully adapted and restored public, commercial and residential buildings - to historically sensitive commercial and residential infill projects. We also recognize overall preservation excellence by a group or on an individual project.
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Thank You to our 2011 Blast for the Past Committee
Chair: Mary Beth Navarro
Blast Event: Carrie Frye
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2011 Preservation Month: Mad About Modern!
Thank you to all the Homeowners, Sponsors, Volunteers and Participants!
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Attention volunteers! If you have an interest in preservation and want to be a part of some great events please contact Julie Smith at JulieS@HistoricCharlotte.org or call 704-375-2425.
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