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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
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250 years later: New Charlotte Museum of History exhibit celebrates Meck Dec day, Charlotte history
Mecklenburg County landowners gathered to sign their own declaration of independence from Great Britain 250 years ago on May 20. The Charlotte Museum of History is celebrating the 'Meck Dec' with a new exhibit. The diorama exhibit shows Uptown as it once was in 1775. Historian Nolan Dahm said where the Bank of America tower and halal cart sit today at the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets, history was made. 'They gathered together on the night of May 19, and on May 20, they allegedly signed a declaration that was the first declaration of independence in all of the American colonies,' Dahm said. Dahm is the historian behind the exhibit. He said it doesn't only celebrate Meck Dec day. It also highlights the culture that Queen City has built around it. 'Here is the 1774 rock house that was home to Hezekiah Alexander,' Dahm said. 'He was a signer of the Meck Dec, and that home is the only remaining structure that we have associated with the document. And so we decided that we are going to create an exhibit to help celebrate and commemorate for the 250th anniversary.' But there are some skeptics of the story behind Meck Dec day. The story says that Captain James Jack brought one of the two copies of the Meck Dec to the constitutional convention in Philadelphia. But the other one was in the possession of John McNitt Alexander. 'His house burned down in April of 1800, and the story goes that the Meck Dec burned with his house,' Dahm said. 'And so in September of 1800 he met with the founder of UNC Chapel Hill, William R. Davey, and dictated what he remembered from his notes and from his memories of that night.' And that is known as the Davey Copy. 'They looked at the Davey copy, they looked at all sorts of other testimony, and they decided this is what the Meck Dec, said, and they printed it in the Raleigh register,' Dahm said. 'They printed it in all sorts of other newspapers. And they eventually printed it by itself in 1826.″ One of the seven copies can be seen in the museum's exhibit. For the skeptics and non-believers of the Meck Dec day story, Dahm had one message. 'What I say is that I'm not a believer in the Meck Dec,' he said. 'And I'm also not a skeptic of the Meck Dec. What I think is really important to remember is we now call the Meck Dec has a life of its own. And I think that's the really interesting part of the story.' WATCH: Lancaster County scrambles to secure millions for Highway 521 Expansion
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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Charlotte City Council members still looking at funding for different nonprofits
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — In a budget workshop meeting Monday afternoon, all council members say they have organizations they want to help, but they know doing that is not a responsible way to handle tax revenue. There are several line items the council looks at in the budget, but funding the nonprofits and other organizations is always tough. Many help the city of Charlotte in a variety of ways, from improving neighborhoods to keeping communities safe. A couple of the organizations that have applied include the Charlotte Museum of History and the Knothole Foundation. Other organizations include the Carolina Migrant Network, which provides legal representation for some residents, and Artpop Street Gallery, which helps commission artists in the city to paint murals. Peacock appointed to Charlotte City Council District 6 seat Some on the council say they will look at the People's Budget, which has called for money to help landlords install air conditioning units in low-income apartments, and funding violence prevention programs in the city. 'A lot of these organizations that we are supporting, and we are talking about it, they are taking hits because of DEI,' said District 3 councilwoman Tiawana Brown. 'No one will say it, but I will say it. They are already falling short, so now is a time for us as a council to step up and support the people that we can support as a community. The people that show up for us every day.' A couple of council members voiced concerns about whether every organization gets funding this year, there will be enough money in the 2027 budget to do the same thing without raising taxes. There will be one more workshop meeting before the Charlotte City Council votes on the full budget next month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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SCREENING AND DISCUSSION WILL DIVE INTO NORTH CAROLINA'S REVOLUTIONARY PAST - AND HOW TO EXPERIENCE IT TODAY
Historians and tourism experts will dive into a Revolutionary Road Trip across the Tar Heel State RALEIGH, N.C., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A special screening event and discussion for the Travels with Darley: North Carolina Revolutionary Road Trip is coming to Raleigh's Nature Research Center on Wednesday. The episode features a road trip through the places that comprise North Carolina's rich and diverse history. Host and executive producer Darley Newman will join historians and tourism experts for a panel discussion following the screening. Media is encouraged to attend, and panelists will be made available for interviews. Who: Darley Newman, David Duncan (American Battlefield Trust), Troy Kickler, Ph.D., Jason Luker (Charlotte Museum of History), Frank McMahon (Historic Halifax State Historic Site), Andre Nabors (Visit North Carolina)Where: Nature Research Center (121 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603)When: Wednesday, May 21, at 6 Media via email news@ Public via eventbrite listing A PBS and Amazon Prime travel series, Travels with Darley documents Newman's experiences with locals around the world. The show's Season 11 kicked off its "Revolutionary Road Trips" content and has previously spotlighted South Carolina's Liberty Trail, New Jersey's "Ten Crucial Days" and Saratoga's Revolutionary battlefields. In the North Carolina episode, Newman traces a historical journey from the Regulator Movement and Battle of Alamance to the decisive clash at Guilford Courthouse and beyond. Along the way, she uncovers presidential connections, famous movie stars, and regional cuisines at Broadslab Distillery and The Redneck BBQ Lab. The Trust and Travels with Darley has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, America 250 NC, the North Carolina General Assembly Semiquincentennial Committee, and Visit NC to host this special event. The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected nearly 60,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War across 160 sites in 25 states – including nearly 2,900 acres across North Carolina. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Battlefield Trust Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
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African American Heritage Festival returns to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE () — A popular festival celebrating African American history and culture returns to Charlotte next weekend. The African American Heritage Festival is happening on February 22 inside the Charlotte Museum of History. There's a special theme this year that highlights the rich history of Mecklenburg County: Black Country. Terri White, president and CEO of the Charlotte Museum of History, joined Queen City News to preview the festival. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
