CLThistory's profile picture. Sharing Charlotte's history through stories of our community's people, places and events. 

Open Tues-Sat 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Guided tours each day at 2:00 pm.

The Charlotte Museum of History

@CLThistory

Sharing Charlotte's history through stories of our community's people, places and events. Open Tues-Sat 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Guided tours each day at 2:00 pm.

Got May 20th plans yet? Head to the corner of Trade & Tryon in Uptown at noon on Tuesday for the official commemoration of the Meck Dec's 250th anniversary. Then come see our newest exhibit, Meck Dec 250. Exhibit and 2 pm historic tour included in general admission. #clt

CLThistory's tweet image. Got May 20th plans yet? Head to the corner of Trade & Tryon in Uptown at noon on Tuesday for the official commemoration of the Meck Dec's 250th anniversary. Then come see our newest exhibit, Meck Dec 250. Exhibit and 2 pm historic tour included in general admission. #clt

Sneak peek of an amazing item from our "Meck Dec 250" exhibit, opening May 20. This is the first standalone printing of the Meck Dec, from 1826. Only 6 other copies are known to exist. Thanks, @CLTAtkins, for loaning this important artifact. @themecdec #clt #clthistory #mecdec


Discover History Together! 📚 Field trips at CMH offer students: 🔍 Interactive learning experiences 🏛️ Guided tours 🎯 Hands-on activities 📖 Curriculum connections Now booking for 2025! Contact us to plan your class visit. buff.ly/4hIKmFo

CLThistory's tweet image. Discover History Together! 📚

Field trips at CMH offer students: 
🔍 Interactive learning experiences 
🏛️ Guided tours 
🎯 Hands-on activities 
📖 Curriculum connections

Now booking for 2025! Contact us to plan your class visit. buff.ly/4hIKmFo

🎨 Path of Portraits Opening Night! Don't miss this special Wednesday edition of Thursday Night at the Museum! Free event, sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. RSVP now to let us know you're joining! buff.ly/3YO1fWl

CLThistory's tweet image. 🎨 Path of Portraits Opening Night!

Don't miss this special Wednesday edition of Thursday Night at the Museum!
Free event, sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

RSVP now to let us know you're joining! buff.ly/3YO1fWl

🌟 Last Call for Charlotte Gem Nominations! 🌟 Only 48 hours left to nominate your local history hero! Who's making Charlotte a better place through preservation, advocacy, and community support? Deadline: November 15th Nominate now: buff.ly/40rnSm5

CLThistory's tweet image. 🌟 Last Call for Charlotte Gem Nominations! 🌟

Only 48 hours left to nominate your local history hero! Who's making Charlotte a better place through preservation, advocacy, and community support?

Deadline: November 15th Nominate now: buff.ly/40rnSm5

Make History With Us! ✨ Looking for a meaningful way to connect with Charlotte's history? Become a CMH volunteer! Current opportunities: 🏛️ Tour guides 📚 Research assistants 📋 Event support 🎨 Exhibit docents Join our volunteer family: buff.ly/4hzH5bq

CLThistory's tweet image. Make History With Us! ✨

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with Charlotte's history? Become a CMH volunteer!

Current opportunities: 
🏛️ Tour guides 
📚 Research assistants 
📋 Event support 
🎨 Exhibit docents

Join our volunteer family: buff.ly/4hzH5bq

¡Buenos días! Join us today at 11 AM with @crisscrossmangosauce! Bring the whole family for an hour of bilingual fun as we celebrate Latin American culture through music, dance, and stories. Perfect for ages 2-9! Walk-ins welcome!

CLThistory's tweet image. ¡Buenos días! Join us today at 11 AM with @crisscrossmangosauce!

Bring the whole family for an hour of bilingual fun as we celebrate Latin American culture through music, dance, and stories. Perfect for ages 2-9!

Walk-ins welcome!

💎 Know a preservation project making a difference? Nominations for our preservation awards are open now! Nominate Now: buff.ly/4hBgrz0 Image: Bungalow Unboxed in historic Dilworth, a winner of a 2024 Charlotte Gem Preservation Award, photo credit to Sterling E Stevens

CLThistory's tweet image. 💎  Know a preservation project making a difference? Nominations for our preservation awards are open now!
Nominate Now: buff.ly/4hBgrz0 
Image: Bungalow Unboxed in historic Dilworth, a winner of a 2024 Charlotte Gem Preservation Award, photo credit to Sterling E Stevens

🗓️ Thursday, Nov 7 ⏰ 7:00 - 8:30 PM 📍 Charlotte Museum of History Free admission, thanks to @asccharlotte! Thursday Night at the Museum is free to all and sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. #CharlotteHistory #IndigenousVoices

CLThistory's tweet image. 🗓️ Thursday, Nov 7 ⏰ 7:00 - 8:30 PM 📍 Charlotte Museum of History 

Free admission, thanks to @asccharlotte!

Thursday Night at the Museum is free to all and sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

#CharlotteHistory #IndigenousVoices

🌟 Who's Your Charlotte Gem? 🌟 Nominate someone who enriches our community through: ✨ Historic Preservation ✨ Community Advocacy ✨ Local Heritage Support Nominations close November 15th - don't wait! Submit your nomination: buff.ly/40rnSm5

CLThistory's tweet image. 🌟 Who's Your Charlotte Gem? 🌟

Nominate someone who enriches our community through: 
✨ Historic Preservation 
✨ Community Advocacy 
✨ Local Heritage Support

Nominations close November 15th - don't wait!

Submit your nomination: buff.ly/40rnSm5

It's Trivia Night! 💭 Join us at 6 PM to test your Charlotte history knowledge. #ThursdayNightAtTheMuseum Grab a drink from our cash bar to fuel your competitive spirit! This event is free to all and sponsored by Culture Blocks—a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County

CLThistory's tweet image. It's Trivia Night! 💭 Join us at 6 PM to test your Charlotte history knowledge. #ThursdayNightAtTheMuseum Grab a drink from our cash bar to fuel your competitive spirit! This event is free to all and sponsored by Culture Blocks—a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County

Opera in Charlotte: A thread🧵 - Charlotte's first recorded opera performance was in 1872 - The city has hosted world-renowned singers and productions - Local companies have nurtured homegrown talent for decades Learn more at our World Opera Day celebration this Friday!


This week at CMH: Test your knowledge at Charlotte History Trivia, celebrate World Opera Day, and prepare for our volunteer event. 💭🎵🪦

CLThistory's tweet image. This week at CMH: Test your knowledge at Charlotte History Trivia, celebrate World Opera Day, and prepare for our volunteer event. 💭🎵🪦
CLThistory's tweet image. This week at CMH: Test your knowledge at Charlotte History Trivia, celebrate World Opera Day, and prepare for our volunteer event. 💭🎵🪦
CLThistory's tweet image. This week at CMH: Test your knowledge at Charlotte History Trivia, celebrate World Opera Day, and prepare for our volunteer event. 💭🎵🪦

🏠✨ Who's ready to get MAD... About Modern? 🕰️🎨 Our Mad About Modern Home Tour is just around the corner, and we can't contain our excitement! 🙋‍♀️ Who's coming to MAM this year? Purchase your tickets day of or get them now 🎟️: buff.ly/3YiCvqc

CLThistory's tweet image. 🏠✨ Who's ready to get MAD... About Modern? 🕰️🎨

Our Mad About Modern Home Tour is just around the corner, and we can't contain our excitement!

🙋‍♀️ Who's coming to MAM this year? 

Purchase your tickets day of or get them now 🎟️: buff.ly/3YiCvqc

Volunteer Call: Join us on October 26th for our Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Cemetery Headstone Cleaning event. Help preserve local history! Sign up: buff.ly/3Yk49mO #CommunityService #HistoricPreservation And a special thank you to @sugawcreekpc and @mecklenburgdar

CLThistory's tweet image. Volunteer Call: Join us on October 26th for our Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Cemetery Headstone Cleaning event. Help preserve local history! Sign up: buff.ly/3Yk49mO  #CommunityService #HistoricPreservation

And a special thank you to @sugawcreekpc and @mecklenburgdar

Get ready to celebrate the Rock House's upcoming birthday! Join us this Saturday to honor 250 years of Charlotte history. Cake, activities, and fascinating tours await! #RockHouse250 #CharlotteHistory

CLThistory's tweet image. Get ready to celebrate the Rock House's upcoming birthday! Join us this Saturday to honor 250 years of Charlotte history. Cake, activities, and fascinating tours await! #RockHouse250 #CharlotteHistory

This week at CMH: Explore local heritage preservation, celebrate the Rock House's birthday, and get ready for our Mad About Modern Home Tour! #MuseumMonday

CLThistory's tweet image. This week at CMH: Explore local heritage preservation, celebrate the Rock House's birthday, and get ready for our Mad About Modern Home Tour! #MuseumMonday
CLThistory's tweet image. This week at CMH: Explore local heritage preservation, celebrate the Rock House's birthday, and get ready for our Mad About Modern Home Tour! #MuseumMonday
CLThistory's tweet image. This week at CMH: Explore local heritage preservation, celebrate the Rock House's birthday, and get ready for our Mad About Modern Home Tour! #MuseumMonday
CLThistory's tweet image. This week at CMH: Explore local heritage preservation, celebrate the Rock House's birthday, and get ready for our Mad About Modern Home Tour! #MuseumMonday

Weekend recap! Thanks to everyone who joined us for Historic Games, Mad About Modern Kickoff, and Bilingual Storytime. What was your favorite moment? #CharlotteEvents


Our rescheduled Mad About Modern Home Tour is just days away - Saturday, October 19th! 🕰️ 10 AM - 4 PM 🎟️ Tickets still available! buff.ly/3YiCvqc 🚨

CLThistory's tweet image. Our rescheduled Mad About Modern Home Tour is just days away - Saturday, October 19th!
🕰️ 10 AM - 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets still available! buff.ly/3YiCvqc 🚨
CLThistory's tweet image. Our rescheduled Mad About Modern Home Tour is just days away - Saturday, October 19th!
🕰️ 10 AM - 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets still available! buff.ly/3YiCvqc 🚨
CLThistory's tweet image. Our rescheduled Mad About Modern Home Tour is just days away - Saturday, October 19th!
🕰️ 10 AM - 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets still available! buff.ly/3YiCvqc 🚨
CLThistory's tweet image. Our rescheduled Mad About Modern Home Tour is just days away - Saturday, October 19th!
🕰️ 10 AM - 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets still available! buff.ly/3YiCvqc 🚨

The wait is over! Join us tonight for the Mad About Modern Kickoff Celebration at Petit Philippe Fine Wine. Enjoy wine tasting, light bites, and a tour of this beautifully renovated mid-century space. Tickets: buff.ly/4dA9laJ 🍷🏠 #MadAboutModern

CLThistory's tweet image. The wait is over! Join us tonight for the Mad About Modern Kickoff Celebration at Petit Philippe Fine Wine. Enjoy wine tasting, light bites, and a tour of this beautifully renovated mid-century space. Tickets: buff.ly/4dA9laJ 🍷🏠 #MadAboutModern

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