Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 Revolution. Held at the Charlotte Museum of History. The event will feature a teacup auction, and tickets are required. Open the flyer to scan the […]

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 teams who win the semi-final will then debate in a final round.  The competition will be held at the Charles Jonas Federal Court House on […]

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 […]