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  • February 2025

  • Tue 18

    The Spirit of Mecklenburg: 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Charlotte Trail of History

    February 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Middle C Jazz 300 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, United States

    Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Charlotte Trail of History on February 18, 2025, at Middle C Jazz to enjoy a captivating evening celebrating Charlotte’s rich history through music and storytelling. Experience the lives and legacies of the Trail of History’s honorees brought to life with unforgettable performances by Noel Freidline, […]

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  • Sat 10

    Trail of History Festival

    May 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Captain Jack Statue 4th Street and King Drive, Charlotte, NC, United States

    In partnership with Mecklenburg County, the Trail of History Festival is a one-day, annual event celebrating the history, growth, & development of Mecklenburg County, featuring local history, art, music, and […]

    Free
  • Sat 10

    Meck Mile

    May 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Memorial Stadium https://www.google.com/maps/place/3513'08.6N+8049'45.2W/@35.219053,-80.8292151,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d35.219053!4d-80.8292151?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw, Chalrotte

    The Meck Mile presented by Albemarle brings people together from all across Charlotte to run, walk, skip, or dance their way through Memorial Stadium on May 10, 2025. This race gives participants and spectators alike the chance to hit the streets and see the city we call home from an entirely new perspective. Whether you're […]

    $25
  • Sat 10

    MecDec Express: Brew-infused Stories and Sites from 1775

    May 10, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Meet us at Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte and hop on board the first-ever MecDec Express for an expertly-guided, brew-infused bus tour of the historical sites directly linked to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and the jaw-dropping, 250-year-old true story behind the brave, feisty local patriots who turned the tide of the Revolutionary War and transformed […]

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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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