Mecklenburg Historical Association May 2016
Dinner Meeting Monday, May 23, 2016 Dinner at 6:30pm, Program at 7:15pm
Fellowship Hall, Trinity Presbyterian Church 3115 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28211
Upcoming Dinner Program The Tryon Resolves Trinity Presbyterian Church. Dinner is at 6:30 is extant and now resides in the North Carolina followed by the program at 7:15. Those not having Archives in Raleigh. Photographs of this historic dinner are welcome to enjoy the program at no decree will be on hand for your inspection. charge. To make a reservation for dinner use the
order form elsewhere in this MHA Newsletter or Suzanne Simmons is a native of Cleveland Coun-
contact Barbara Taylor, (980) 335-0326, or ty and graduate of UNC-Greensboro. She joined
[email protected]. the staff at the Schiele Museum of Natural History in 1985, has experience with natural history, na- On August 14, 1775, west of the Catawba, a group of tive plants, and the environment and has been Tryon County citizens convened at the Tryon Court- actively involved with the Schiele Museum’s Back- house, in response to the horrific Battles of Lexington country programs. In 2007, she donned the cap and Concord, Massachusetts that had taken place as 18th Century Backcountry Lifeways Program four months before. Vowing resistance to “barbarous Specialist, and Pioneer Farm site manager. Now, and bloody actions” by the British Empire against its Suzanne weaves her interests in 18th century life, Suzanne Simmons North American colonies, they formed an Association, Native American/Aboriginal folklore, storytelling, and signed a set of resolutions that came to be known and working with children “of all ages” into a fabric Those not having dinner are welcome to as The Tryon Resolves. Join us to learn more about of educational programs and activities which bring enjoy the program at no charge. To make this important regional document and its contribution to life the triumphs and trials of settlement in the a reservation for dinner use the form in this Newsletter or contact Barbara Taylor at to the atmosphere of unrest in the Carolina Backcoun- late 1700’s in the Piedmont Backcountry. (980) 335-0326 or [email protected]. try on the eve of Revolution. The original manuscript
Inside this issue:
Remarks from the President 2
North Branch MHA Field Trip 2
Meck Dec Celebration 2 Ephraim Brevard Marker 2 Dedication
MHA Docent Programs 3
Summer Camps 3
Membership Renewals 3 The MHA meets in the Fellowship Hall at: Meeting Reservation Form 3 Trinity Presbyterian Church Summer Camps (continued) 4-5 3115 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28211 The History Calendar 5-8 PAGE 2 MHA NEWS | MECKLENBURG HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
President of the Mecklenburg Chapter, Thanks to each member for your continued sup- Remarks from the President NSSAR, are to be congratulated on their tena- port of MHA. We could not exist without your Our May dinner program by Suzanne Simmons cious work for over a year to honor Patriot encouragement and your dues. We welcome from the Schiele Museum of Natural History in Ephraim Brevard with a new marker in Set- your comments and suggestions. Everyone Gastonia will be a great one. I did not know tlers’ Cemetery. Read about it in this newslet- have a safe and restful summer and we will gath- much about the Tryon Resolves and heard ter and join us on May 20th at the Square and er again on September 19th and November 14th Suzanne speak to our MHA Docents in March. at Settlers’ Cemetery. for our fall dinner meetings. Mark your calendars Her presentation was fascinating. I’m sure you now! My best to each of you. will enjoy learning about and seeing this histor- We gratefully welcome Barbara Taylor to the ic document. Yes, this document survives and MHA Board of Directors and to the job of Linda Dalton, Suzanne has images to show us! Please make program chairman for our dinner meetings. If MHA President your reservations to attend on May 23rd. you have speakers and programs to suggest, [email protected] please share them with Barbara. Her contact (704) 661-8470 Marsha Hanna, Regent, and Susan Waldkirch information is listed with the dinner reserva- from the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independ- tion form. ence Chapter DAR along with Jay Joyce,
North Branch MHA before Robert married Margaret Osborne on appearance, but in the treatment of the interior. January 1, 1801. Robert and Margaret, who The use of such lavish interior trim in an out- Field Trip to Holly Bend had no chil- wardly unexceptional house, together with the We do have our field trip confirmed for May 10 dren, lived at exuberantly vernacular handling of forms, makes at 7pm. We will meet at Holly Bend, the large Holly Bend Holly Bend unique. The lively creativity of the frame plantation house which is located on the until they carpenter-interpreter transformed the standard continuation of Neck Road past Rural Hill. After died, he in Adamesque compositions into a purely local you pass the walled Davidson family cemetery, 1853 and she expression of Federal Neo-Classicism. Join us turn left and go through the cedar tree canopy. in 1864. for a tour of Holly Bend. Holly Bend is on your right. It was built by Rob- ert Davidson between 1795 and 1800 on 420 The signifi- No reservations are required. North Branch acres adjacent to Rural Hill, the home of Major cance of Holly MHA meetings are free. If you have questions, John Davidson, his father, who gave Robert the Bend lies not contact Sarah Sue Hardinger, 420 acres in 1795. Holly Bend was completed in its exterior [email protected], or (704) 906-6656.
Mecklenburg Declaration of Ephraim Brevard Marker Independence Celebration Dedication On Friday, May 20, there will be a celebration On May 20th, immediately following the Meck at Independence Square (the corner of Trade Dec celebration at the Square and the laying and Tryon Streets in uptown Charlotte) of the of a wreath honoring Colonel Thomas Polk in 241st anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declara- Settlers’ Cemetery, the Mecklenburg Declara- tion of Independence of May 20, 1775. tion of Independence Chapter, National Socie- ty Daughters of the American Revolution, working jointly with the Mecklenburg Chapter, National Society Sons of the American Revo- lution, will dedicate a new historic marker in Settlers’ Cemetery to honor Revolutionary War Soldier and Patriot Ephraim Brevard. Ephraim Brevard was one of Charlotte’s first physicians. The Charlotte Liberty Walk has commemorated his life with a marker in front In addition to the contributions enumerated of the Ritz Carlton Hotel on College Street above, Ephraim Brevard’s service in the effort to This famous, if controversial, event was the first near the site of his residence. The text of that achieve American independence also includes time that the people of the colonies declared marker reads as follows: “Ephraim Brevard, the following: Justice of the Peace (1776), their independence from the King and Parlia- raised near Charlotte, attended college in participation in the Battle of Moore’s Creek ment of Great Britain, predating that other dec- Princeton, New Jersey. He became a doctor Bridge (1776), signer of the Criticism of laration at Philadelphia by more than a year. and later a teacher and trustee at Queens’ Confiscation Act (1779), and election to the Starting at 11:30 there will be fife and drum, College in Charlotte. He married Thomas United States Congress (1781). His death in July soldiers and flags. At noon there will be politi- Polk’s daughter, Martha, and helped to write 1781 (thought to be at Alexandriana, the home of cal speeches followed by a reading of the the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence John McKnitt Alexander) prevented him from “Meck Dec” accompanied by Huzzahs from the and the Mecklenburg Resolves. Serving as a assuming his place in Congress. Although there crowd and the firing of muskets and cannon. surgeon during the Revolutionary War, he was is some evidence that he was buried in Charlotte Afterwards we will parade two blocks to Set- captured when Charleston fell in 1780. While at the site of Queens’s Museum College (aka tlers’ Cemetery to honor Colonel Thomas Polk ministering to American prisoners, he fell ill, Liberty Hall), his grave cannot be located. with another musket volley. The event is free was released, and died in July 1781 shortly and the public is encouraged to attend, so after arriving home. Brevard Street in Please join us in honoring Ephraim Brevard on come to Independence Square and join in the Charlotte and the City of Brevard, North May 20th in Settlers’ Cemetery at approximately celebration. Carolina, are named for him.” 12:30pm.
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Civil War Soldier Camp (ages 8-12) July 18- MHA Docent Programs Summer Camps 21 or August 1-4 at 9 am to 3 pm each day. Fellowship Hall of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian President James K. Polk State Historic Site Boys and girls experience life as a Civil War Church. Refreshments at 9:30, business – Registration required at the web site. soldier and relive the war through a week of meeting at 10, and program at 11. drills, battles, hikes, and 19th century life. Visitors are always welcome. Positively Presidential Day Camp, June 21- Campers receive several items to use during 25 at 10 am to 2 pm each day, ages 8-13. the week and keep: a replica musket, kepi, Tuesday, May 3 — The Spirit of 1775 During this camp students will learn how the haversack and t-shirt. The week ends with a Whereas on the 20th of May in the year of election process has changed over time. They battle engagement that families can watch and our Lord 1775, the brave citizens of Mecklen- will create political parties, craft a platform, and a formal graduation ceremony. burg County of the former colony of North Caro- draft a campaign team. Then they will embark lina did declare themselves free and independ- on the “campaign trail,” giving speeches, debat- 53rd Call to Arms Camp (ages 13 and up) ent of Great Britain; and subsequently 150 year ing, and last (but not least!) voting. July 11-14 at 9 am to 3 pm each day. later, in 1925, the citizens of Mecklenburg did This is an Advanced Civil War Camp for grad- honor and remember their esteemed forefathers Work & Play in Young Polk’s Day – Day uates of the Civil War Soldier Camp. Learn (and foremothers) with a pageant celebrating the Camp, Tuesday, July 19 or Thursday, July 21 strategic battle planning, tactics in the woods, said declaration: from 9:30 am to 4 pm each day, ages 8-13. fire starting with flint and steel, campfire Campers will explore traditional chores, games cooking, and many more camp skills. Docents Janet Dyer and Rachel Abernathy will and activities of the late 18th and early 19th lead us in a whimsical, light-hearted adaptation centuries and learn what made Mecklenburg Revolutionary War Soldier Camp (ages 8- of that pageant. The 1925 performance was County a unique home for the Polk Family 12) June 13-16 at 9 am to 3 pm. probably straightforward and serious. Ours will through guest demonstrations and hands-on Boys and girls relive the American Revolution be a bit campy, but certainly not disrespectful. experiences. as a Patriot or Loyalist with drills, battles and There will be interesting props, and audience colonial life, exploring the grounds, hiking in participation will be encouraged. So join us for Latta Plantation – Registration required at the the woods and participating in mock battles. some fun as we gear ourselves up for the BIG web site. (continued on page 4...) May 20th celebration on the square.
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May 23, 2016 Dinner Meeting Reservation Form
Mail to: Mecklenburg Historical Association c/o Barbara Taylor, 1016 Goshen Place, Charlotte, NC 28211 or email: [email protected] Please make checks payable to Mecklenburg Historical Association. Questions? Please email Barbara Taylor ([email protected]) or call her at (980) 335-0326. We must have your dinner reservation (written or verbal) by Thursday, May 19 in order to meet our caterer’s schedule.
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Jr. Farm Camp (ages 6-8) June 20-23 or Passport to World Cultures Geography Summer Camps (...continued from page 3) July 11-14 at 9 am to 1 pm each day. Camp, August 8-12 at 8:30 am to 5 pm., Participants will receive a tricorn hat, canteen, toy This camp is for children who like the out- ages 6 to 9. Campers will explore geographic musket, and camp t-shirt to keep and use through- doors and animals. In addition to getting up regions and cultures of the world through out the week. At graduation on Thursday parents close to a variety of farm animals, campers research, stories, crafts, and activities. They can see the soldiers demonstrate a Rev War bat- will learn and participate in farm chores, ani- will build and label a topographical map, re- tle. mal care, natural plants and medicines. search and present a country's unique culture for the Parade of Nations, learn about and Miss Jane's Academy (ages 8-12) July 18-21 or Advanced Farm Camp (ages 13-17) June participate in the Olympic Games and explore August 1-4 at 9 am to 3 pm each day. 20-23 at 9 am to 3 pm each day. world cultures with an international meal. This Antebellum era camp takes girls back in time This is an extremely hands-on and labor Each day of camp will focus on a different to see what life was like for women during the time intensive training course in all things farming human or environmental geography theme, of the Civil War. Hands-on activities include mak- including animal husbandry, historic natural and will tie in the history of Charlotte and the ing fans, sewing, weaving, open-hearth cooking, farming techniques and woodworking. For Carolina Backcountry: making ice cream, tie-dying, and Olde English those with a serious interest in agriculture Geography and Landforms, Animals and the Country Dancing. There will be a showcase and and farming, as well as those who have a Environment, History and Government, Art, graduation on the last day of camp to demonstrate future interest in veterinary medicine. Music, and Cuisine, Architecture and Monu- their skills, including a dance performance, for ments, Religions and Celebrations their parents. Historic Encounters Summer Camp (ages 9-12) June 27-30 at 9 am to 3 pm each day. Historic Rosedale Plantation – Registration Mini Farm Camp (ages 4-5) May 31 to June 2 or Children will enjoy a number of outdoor activ- required at the web site. August 9-11 at 9 am to noon each day. ities including woodworking and fire starting, This camp is for boys and girls to learn about farm plus working with the Latta farm animals, Adventure Camps, June 14 -17 at 10 am to life. Campers will meet the Latta animals, includ- canoeing and horseback riding. 1 pm each day, ages 6-12, Snacks and Water ing chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, a cow, mule, and Included. horse plus hands-on farm activities, crafts, games, Charlotte Museum of History – Registration and getting up close and personal with the ani- required at the web site. (continued on page 5...) mals.
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counselors will don their Antebellum finery to keeping/quill writing, cemetery search / rubbings, Summer Camps (continued from page 4) serve our picnic with a lesson on the life and local lore and ghost stories, tin punch, weaving –Fairy Camp Tuesday, June 14. etiquette of those who lived in the plantation fabric and rugs, old tools / antiques / artifacts use Explore our urban shire and hunt for fairies that house. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. and recognition, candle dipping, outdoor cook- hide all around. Learn about the whimsical ing/butter making and gardening plus early chil- folklore behind their favorite characters, and Fort Dobbs State Historic Site – Registration dren's games and folk music. create enchanting crafts that would impress the required at the web site. most finicky of fairies. Middle School, grades 6-8, 9 am to 2 pm each Life on the Carolina Frontier Summer day, refreshments provided, bring your lunch. –Pirate Camp, Wednesday, June 15. Camp, July 12-15 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Learn about North Carolina’s rich pirate history, each day. Boys and girls ages 8-12 will expe- Colonial Camp, July 11 to 15. create jolly good crafts, hunt for buried treasure rience the life of an 18th century soldier, learn Activities include many of the above plus making and find out how pirates on the open seas about weapons and tactics, hike historic trails gourd bird houses, basket weaving, studying affected life here Charlotte. and help to tend a recreated garden and con- period clothing, historical interpretation, an even- struct a log cabin. ing "lanterned" trip to the Old Lutheran Ceme- –Take a Walk on The Wild Side, Thursday, tery, a scavenger hunt and an overnight stay at June 16. Buzz around like a bee and connect Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main Street, the museum. with nature in a unique historic setting and Salisbury, Contact the Museum for Details. urban green space. Includes educational Civil War Camp, July 25-29. games about the local surroundings, plants, Elementary Camp, grades 3-5, 9 am to 2 Campers will be mustered into the Union and and animals as well as insect themed craft pm each day, refreshments provided, bring Confederate Troops, study the history of the war, activities. your lunch. June 20-24 or August 8-12. especially local history, and relive the life of a This camp involves all museum sites plus the soldier through 19th century life skills, cooking –Old Timey Picnic, Friday, June 17. Old English Cemetery and Freedman's Ceme- and medicine, as well as marches, drills, and Come as you are or dress up if you like. Our tery. Activities include book making/journal military maneuvers. The History Calendar Admission charged at all events unless 1 pm. Teach your child to be You never know what you may otherwise noted. Check the Charlotte thoughtful and considerate find... or what may find you! Regional History Consortium website for other events. through the lost art of handwritten thank you notes, an essential part ————————————— www.charlotteregionalhistory.org of being a Southern lad or lady. Latta Plantation We will teach the etiquette of the 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, ————————————— note while your child learns the NC, 704-875-2312 Historic Rosedale valuable lesson of expressing www.lattaplantation.org 3427 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, gratitude they will carry into adult- NC 704-335-0325 hood. Dress up or come as you African Drum Circle, Saturday, www.historicrosedale.org are and enjoy the atmosphere of May 14 from 10 am to 4 pm. a tea party in the charming Eng- Learn the history of music and mu- Hats Off to Mom, Thursday, Fri- lish basement kitchen of our 200 sical celebrations within the African day, & Sunday: May 5,6 & 8 (no year old Federal home. The lady culture. See and participate in the tours Saturday, May 7 due to of the house will be teaching the drum circle. private event) at 1:30 & 3 pm. lesson and Rosedale will provide A special look at hats & head- stationery to get you started. Cooking With Sukey Workshop, wear through the ages. Exam- Saturday, May 21 at 10 am to 4 ples of how millinery fashion Paranormal Grounds Investiga- pm. Back by popular demand. changed as displayed by different tion, Sunday, June 19 at 7:45 to Cook on the open hearth alongside hats in the many rooms of the 9:30 pm. Join professional Cheryl Henry as you learn some of home. As part of this special pro- ghost hunters as they take no Sukey Latta's very own recipes. gram our prized green silk bon- more than 30 guests through the Learn how the Latta's head cook net, one of the oldest locally grounds of Rosedale’s 200 year prepared daily meals in the kitchen made textiles, will be on display old plantation and attempt contact building, including fire starting, us- for these three days only. Wear with the beyond. You will use the ing 19th century utensils and histor- your favorite hat and come on out latest technology in partnership ically accurate local ingredients. to Rosedale for a one of a kind with the Charlotte Area Paranor- Finish out the day by enjoying the hats off experience. mal Society. Their team will lead home-style meal you spent the day the investigation. Please wear preparing. Thank You Note Tea Party, flat, quiet comfortable shoes and Saturday, June 4th at 11 am to bring a small twist top flashlight. The History Calendar (continued) PAGE 6 Civil War Battle Re-enactment, ence and Resolves. Enjoy cup- Charlotte Folk Society Gathering Saturday and Sunday, June 4 cakes and lemonade, tours of the & Jams, Friday, June 10, CFS and 5 from 10 am to 5 pm. Hezekiah Alexander Home Site Members' Showcase. 7:30 PM. Living history exhibits, ladies and kid’s crafts and games. Doors open 7:00 PM. Family- antebellum tea, suttlers, food friendly & Free; donations appreci- vendors, and a battle re- Teas of the British Isles ated. Free parking. enactment each day at 2:00pm. This is a series of afternoon teas Refreshments, song circle, song- accompanied by lectures that writer's workshop, and jams follow ————————————— explore the history of the British concert. Accessible entry & Hugh Torance House Isles: elevator on ground floor. -Legends and Mysteries of England, and Store Sunday, June 26 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Sto- Charlotte Folk Society Gathering 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville ries of Robin Hood, King Arthur, and & Jams, Friday, August 12, The hughtorancehouseandstore.com Stonehenge plus an Irish themed menu Snyder Family Bluegrass Band. of tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts, and a favorite Irish tea. 7:30 PM. Doors open 7:00 PM. House Tours open to the public -Henry VIII and the Tudors, Sunday, Family-friendly & Free; donations on first and third Sundays from July 31 at 4 to 5:30 pm. The intrigue and appreciated. Free parking. 2 to 5 pm, April through international politics of King Henry VIII Refreshments, song circle, song- October. The Hugh Torance and his six wives plus a Welsh themed menu of tea sandwiches, scones, and writer's workshop, and jams follow House and Store is truly a Meck- desserts and a favorite Welsh tea. concert. Accessible entry & lenburg treasure. The log house -The English Colonies in America, elevator on ground floor. Sunday, August 28 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Ta- section of the building was built as a residence about 1780. In les of the early English attempts to found colonies in North America: Roanoke, 1805 the building was expanded Jamestown, and New England plus a —————————— to include a store which operated Scottish themed menu of tea sandwich- until 1825. As the Torrance fami- es, scones, and desserts and a favorite Robinson-Spangler ly obtained land and wealth it be- Scottish tea. Carolina Room, Charlotte came a cotton plantation of 3,000 Mecklenburg Library acres worked by over a hundred Fourth of July Celebration, 310 North Tryon Street, Charlotte slaves. Extensive family history Monday, July 4 from 10 am to 2 704-416-0150, www.cmlibrary.org kept through the generations pm. A patriotic celebration of allows us to interpret nearly a Independence Day with lectures, Exploring History: Hitler's Last century of Mecklenburg’s rich kids’ crafts, tours of the Hezekiah Day, Tuesday, May 3 at 6 pm, mercantile and plantation history. Alexander home site, and a ring- South County Regional Library. ing of the American Freedom Bell Dr. Rita Botwinick takes you inside
the bunker at the fall of the Third
————————————— Reich. April 29, 1945. Soviet Ar- ————————————— The Charlotte Museum mies are at the outskirts of Berlin, Charlotte Folk Society of History US & British forces approach. Hitler Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, is underground. This is his last day. Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte NC, 704-568-1774 www.folksociety.org www.charlottemuseum.org 704-563-7080 ——————————
Colonial Gem, a History Muse- Duke Mansion Charlotte Folk Society Gather- um Fund Raiser, Thursday, 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte ing & Jams, Friday, May 13, May 12 from 6 to 8:30 pm. 704-714-4400 The Kollard Kings. 7:30 PM. Supporters will spend the evening Doors open 7:00 PM. Family- at the Hezekiah Alexander Home Explore neighborhood history — friendly & Free; donations appre- Site with craft beer, wine, hors Inventing Charlotte’s Greenways, ciated. Free parking. Refresh- d’oeuvres and music, plus guided Sunday, May 22 at 3 pm. ments, song circle, songwriter's tours of the house and log Dr. Tom Hanchett, Consulting workshop, and jams follow kitchen. Historian with Levine Museum, will concert. Accessible entry & look back at planner John Nolen’s elevator on ground floor. Meck Dec Day Celebration, Sat- 1910s vision for a Charlotte green- Performing songs recorded in urday, May 21 from 10 am to 2 way system. Beth Poovey, land- Charlotte in the 1930s. pm. Celebrate the Mecklen- scape architect for LandDesign of burg Declaration of Independ- Charlotte, will tell some of the sto- The History Calendar (continued) PAGE 7 ries behind creation of the Little offered for sale. The inventory Schiele as interpreters reenact the Sugar Creek Greenway. includes the complete 156- promise and confusion of the back- volume Ballantine Illustrated His- country folk in 1775. At 4 pm an tory of WWII. See the web site official reading of the Tryon Re- ————————————— for a complete listing of the books solves will be held featuring the President James K. Polk including title, author, condition, names of 49 local pioneers, our State Historic Site and cost. ancestors, who bravely signed for freedom. The Broad River Geneal- 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville ————————————— 704-889-7145 ogy Society will assist visitors in Schiele Museum tracking connections to old Tryon www.polk.nchistoricsites.org 1500 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia County and the Tryon Resolves.
704-866-6900 Don’t miss this historic celebration, Back-Country Music, Dance ‘n www.schielemuseum.org ‘Que, Saturday, May 14 from 11 241 years to the day of the signing. Huzzah! am to 3 pm. This festival fea- Kephart Days: Classic Camp- tures local artists playing historic ing Event, Saturday, May 21 music plus local barbeque. Bring from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy a the family, your lawn chairs and —————————— bit of time travel at the backcoun- Historic Brattonsville blankets to enjoy the Appalachian try farm as you step into a 1444 Brattonsville Rd., McConnells, Dulcimer Club, Red Hills Danc- demonstration campsite featuring SC, 803-684-2327 ers, and the Myers Park Consort, a variety of canvas tents, open chmuseums.org/brattonsville headlined by the Myers Park High fire cookery and interpreters
School Bluegrass Club. dressed in the fashion of Golden Independence Day Celebration, Age Campers of the 1920s. Monday, July 4 from 10 am to 4
pm. Celebrate Independence by ————————————— The Colonial Kitchen Garden, playing English Cricket as the Matthews Heritage Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 founding fathers did. Join in the from 10 am to noon. Visit the Museum game – no experience required. pioneer farmsite to see the kitch- 232 North Trade St, Matthews Also period music and dancing, en garden in its prime. Learn in- 704-708-4996 cooking demonstrations and the teresting uses of herbs, flowers, www.matthewsheritagemuseum.org reading of the Declaration of Inde- and vegetables grown in early pendence from the front steps of Carolina gardens. Discover that Tea Parties and Teddy Bears Hightower Hall. Food will be the kitchen garden is much more Exhibit Closing May 28. available for purchase. than an herb garden. Teacups old and new, miniature tea sets, special pots and tea Battle of Huck's Defeat, Satur- The Woodsman’s Companion: pots for one. From Sadler to day, July 9 from 10 am to 4 pm Carolina Plott Hound, Sunday Wedgewood to Beatrix Potter to and Sunday, July 10 from 10 am June 26 from 1 to 5 pm. even a tin set. Teddies of all vari- to 3 pm. The Battle of Huck's Arriving in America in the 1750’s, eties and beanie babies. Some- Defeat 2016 will reenact the early the Plott bear hound has become thing for everyone. Bring your stages of Christian Huck's career. one of the premier big game bear with you when you come to Reenactors will engage in the siege hunting dogs in America. This see the exhibit. of Charleston on Sat, and the Battle official state dog of NC was also of Huck's Defeat on Sunday. There Daniel Boone’s faithful hunting Pine Wood Derby Racer Exhibit will be living history demonstrations companion. Join us at 3 pm for a Open from June 4 to Septem- for all ages, including infantry, artil- feature presentation by Bob Plott, ber 3. Partnering with the lery, and cavalry demonstrations NC Humanities Council Roads Mecklenburg County Council of throughout the weekend. Scholar, and his Plott hound com- the Boy Scouts, small cars panion to discover more of this carved out of pine wood by cub classic American breed. Visit the scouts will be on display. The ————————————— exhibit includes the winners of backcountry farm to see back- this year’s Derby Race and those woodsmen in period attire as they Reed Gold Mine State from years ago. prepare for the hunt. Historic Site 9621 Reed Mine Rd, Midland, NC Book Sale at the Museum The Tryon Resolves, Sunday, 704-721-GOLD (4653) The Craig Marek collection of 275 August 14 from 1 to 5 pm. nchistoricsites.org/reed/reed.htm books on World Wars I and II are Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Visit the The History Calendar (continued) PAGE 8 From Mercenary to Miner, Sat- from the French & Indian War to www.chmuseums.org/brattonsville urday, June 18 from 9 am to 5 today’s military will represent their - Historic Camden pm. John Reed was more than respect time periods. Weapons www.historic-camden.net just a miner; he was also a Hessi- demonstration will be held - Historic Rosedale an soldier who deserted during throughout the day. www.historicrosedale.org - Hugh Torance House and Store the American Revolution in 1782. www.hughtorancehouseandstore.com Demonstrations, military reenac- Children’s Colonial Day, - Iredell Museum tors and special lectures will be Saturday, June 11 from 10 am www.iredellmuseums.org offered. to 4 pm. - Kings Mountain Historical Museum Fourth of July Encampment, www.kingsmountainmuseum.org ————————————— Saturday and Sunday, July 2 - Kings Mountain National and 3 from 10 am to 4 pm. Military Park Mount Holly www.nps.gov/kimo Historical Society Backcountry Militia will be en- - Kings Mountain Historical Museum 131 South Main, Mount Holly, NC camped this weekend demon- www.kingsmountainmuseum.org [email protected] strating a variety of skills from the - Kings Mountain State Park 18th Century. southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/ Restoration of the Mundy state-park/945.aspx North Carolina Highland Regi- - Latta Plantation House in Denver, NC, Tuesday www.lattaplantation.org May 24 at 7 pm, Free. Jason ment Encampment, Friday and Saturday July 23 and 24 from - Levine Museum of the New South Harpe, Director of Lincoln Co. www.museumofthenewsouth.org Historical Society, will speak. 10 am to 4 pm. Come learn about this Loyalist Regiment. - Matthews Heritage Museum www.matthewsheritagemuseum.org
Mount Holly Oral Histories, - Matthews Historical Foundation Tuesday June 28 at 7 pm, Free. Backcountry Militia Encamp- 704-846-6693 Bobby Black will speak on ment, Saturday and Sunday, - Mint Hill Historical Society August 6 and 7 from 10 am to 4 several oral histories that have www.minthillhistory.com pm. - Mount Holly Historical Society been completed with local Mt. [email protected] Holly citizens. - Museum of the Waxhaws ————————————— www.museumofthewaxhaws.org The Great Flood of 1916, Satur- FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS, - Old Salem day, July 16 from 10 am to 4 please visit these sites: www.oldsalem.org pm, in Downtown Mt. Holly, ————————————— - President James K. Polk State Free. Flood Fest: The 100th - Andrew Jackson State Park Historic Site Anniversary of the Great Flood of www.southcarolinaparks.com/park- polk.nchistoricsites.org 1916. Celebrating Mt. Holly, NC finder/state-park/1797.aspx - Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site citizens’ resilience. - Charlotte Folk Society www.nchistoricsites.org/reed/reed.htm www.folksociety.org - Robinson-Spangler Carolina - Charlotte Museum of History Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg The Great Flood of 1916, Tues- Library day, July 26 at 7 pm, Free. www.charlottemuseum.org - Cowpens National Battlefield www.cmlibrary.org Mike Baxter from CPCC will dis- www.nps.gov/cowp - Rowan Museum cuss "The Great Flood of 1916” - Duke Mansion www.rowanmuseum.org and how it impacted Mt. Holly. www.dukemansion.com - Rural Hill - Fort Defiance www.ruralhill.net www.fortdefiancenc.org - Schiele Museum —————————— - Fort Dobbs State Historic Site www.schielemuseum.org Kings Mountain National www.fortdobbs.org - Southern Campaign of the Ameri- - Fort Mill History Museum can Revolution Military Park www.fortmillhistorymuseum.org www.southerncampaign.org SC Hwy 216, Exit 2 in NC - Gaston County Museum - Spencer Doll and Toy Museum 864-936-7921 www.gastoncountymuseum.org www.spencerdollandtoymuseum.com www.nps.gov/kimo - Gregory Creek Homestead & - Stanly County Museum Iredell Museums www.stanlycountymuseum.com www.iredellmuseums.org - Union County Public Library Military Through the Ages, Sat- www.union.lib.nc.us urday and Sunday, May 28-29 - Guilford Courthouse National Military Park - York County Genealogical from 10 am to 4 pm. Living his- www.nps.gov/guco & Historical Society tory interpreters from every war - Historic Brattonsville www.weblandinc.com/ycghs/ member.html