Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

May 18th - 2 pm to 4 pm – 250th Anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Tea sponsored by District III Chapters North Carolina Society Daughters of the American […]

The Annual Captain James jack Historical Bike ride begins and ends at Olde Mecklenburg Brewwery.

Four appellate teams comprised of high school students from North Carolina will compete in a Moot Court competition to debate the authenticity of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.  The two […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

This brew-infused chartered bus tour is back by popular demand! We had such fun on the first one, that we are back for an encore. We hope you join us on this brew-infused Charlotte history tour!