The Charlotte Museum of History is set to unveil a compelling new exhibit on May 20, 2025, titled "Meck Dec 250." This exhibit will delve into the evolving concepts of freedom and liberty, beginning with an exploration of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (Meck Dec) and its significance as a legacy-defining moment. Visitors will engage […]
Each year on May 20th, Charlotte commemorates the anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence with a ceremony at the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, known as Independence Square. This event, sponsored by Charlotte Center City Partners, celebrates the historic 1775 declaration, in which local leaders proclaimed their freedom from British rule. This year […]
Join us for our 5th Annual Captain Jack Dinner on the evening of May 20th at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. This year we are joined by writer Andrew Waters, author of Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter, speaking on the topic of “The Revolution in Mecklenburg.” This event is sold […]
