The Reed Gold Mine is a National Historic Landmark and the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. The website provides a history of the mine as well as information on buildings, machinery, equipment, and mine preservation. A calendar of events is available.
Category: Announcements
Levine Museum of the New South
Levine Museum of the New South – Winner of the National Museum Service Award.
An interactive museum of post-Civil war history from 1865 to today.
Mecklenburg Historical Association
Founded in 1854, the Mecklenburg Historical Association is dedicated to preserving the history of Mecklenburg County.
Cabarrus Genealogy Society
Cabarrus Genealogy Society is of particular interest to Mecklenburg researchers, since much of our early history of developed along the Rocky River located near the county line.
Steele Creek Historical and Genealogical Society
Steele Creek Historical and Genealogical Society has genealogy history articles pertaining to the old Steele Creek township.
Olde Mecklenburg Genealogical Society
The Olde Mecklenburg Genealogical Society has online resources and membership information, and offers publications about Mecklenburg genealogy and history.
Mint Hill Historical Society
The Mint Hill Historical Society was chartered in 1985 by citizens motivated to preserve the history of the Mint Hill area. The Society first preserved an old country doctor’s building, and has since continued their efforts in preserving history throughout the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village. Visit the Mint Hill Historical Society website for more information about the buildings at the historic village, Society news, and details of the Mint Hill Farmers Market.
Carolinas Aviation Museum
http://www.carolinasaviation.org/index.html
The website offers a sampling of what is available at the museum. The “collections of aircraft, helicopters, equipment, gadgets and printed material cover years of aviation history and accomplishments.”
The museum is located near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Museum hours can be found here, and a list of exhibits is available here.
Charlotte Trolley and Museum
“Trolleys made possible the development of Charlotte’s earliest neighborhoods, and they served as a catalyst for the city’s first era of economic growth at the turn of the last century. But they also moved residents around town, bringing people from all classes together to interact on a daily basis. As a result, trolleys played a defining role in the creation of the young city’s social and economic fabric.”
Text from Charlotte Trolley About us page. For more information and a list of events see the Charlotte Trolley website.
Rural Hill Farm
“Rural Hill Farm is a Historic Site, Nature Preserve, Field Trip Destination, Cultural Events Site, Farm, and all around great place to get away from one’s daily stresses in life. Bring your students to experience excellence during our fascinating and unique educational programs focusing on history, science, creative thinking, reading, and even math! Stop by and enjoy the solitude of nature that only 265 secluded acres can provide while hiking our extensive network of trails. Visit us and feel the rush of communal excitement with several thousand new friends at one of our cultural events. Step back in time as you step through our cabin’s doorway, smelling the delicious smells of food cooking over an open hearth. Hear the ringing of the blacksmith’s hammer, the chop of the woodworker’s adze, and the blast of the militiaman’s musket. We have over 250 years of history and heritage to share with you, your family, and your students. Whatever your interest, Rural Hill has something for you!”
Text from the Rural Hill Farm main page, “What is Rural Hill?”
Rural Hill Farm is the site of annual Scottish Festival & Loch Norman Highland Games