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

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.” Save the date. Tickets […]