86 Days
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Documentary Guru Here Helpin’ Tout Area History
I chatted with the genius sprite of PBS, Ken Burns, on the rooftop patio of...
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The Mecklenburg Declaration
Whether history or hoax, it reflects spirit of Mecklenburg in 1775, when people were ready...
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Defending the MecDec
233 years ago, Mecklenburg settlers signed a groundbreaking Declaration of Independence...right? Read more. Amy Baldwin...
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James Jack Returns
Young professionals remember the real rebels “Who will take this declaration to Philadelphia for us?”...
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Captain Jack’s Bike Ride
Captures Spirit of MecDec Commemorates Historic 1775 Ride The May 20th Society is partnering with...
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It’s the Type Of Story That Inspires Epic Novels
There are heroes and villains. The plot features intrigue, treason, and narrow escapes. It’s the...
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The May 20th Society Mission
The May 20th Society promotes Charlotte’s rich history as the first American body to declare independence from Great Britain – more than a year before Thomas Jefferson’s national Declaration. Though the original MecDec was destroyed in a fire some 200 years ago, the spirit of MecDec lives on – a spirit of freedom, leadership and courage.
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