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, […]

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 food!

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the mysterious Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence—an intriguing document that may have declared freedom from Britain a full year before the American Declaration of Independence. Fact or legend? Come find out!

THE CONNELLS: The Connells, one of North Carolina’s most successful indie rock bands, have new music on the way for the first time since 2001. They’ll break their recording hiatus with “Steadman’s Wake,” a new 11-song album that will be released September 24th, 2021. Beyond the fact that “Steadman’s Wake” is the group’s first new […]

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is so excited for the 250th Anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence that they have created a scavenger hunt for guests to learn some Charlotte history while competing for a grand prize! We hear there’s complimentary beer involved too!  *Participants can start at any of the 5 locations and do […]