Mecklenburg County’s earliest inhabitants likely used the Big Rock Rock Shelter as a space for habitation, gatherings, and observation. 

The century-old James A. Blakeney House has long served as a reminder of Mecklenburg County’s early agrarian history. 

Since 1939, the Rustic Revival styled log Community House has hosted the activities of the Providence Women’s Club and numerous other local groups. 

The Dr. J. J. Rone House was the home of one of the Marvin community’s native sons to study and return home to practice medicine. 

Charles Rhyon McLaughlin, mayor of Matthews from 1929 to 1941, lived in the Hooks-McLaughlin House for nearly half a century.  

Originally located in Pineville, Hennigan Place was the plantation home of an anti-secessionist who profited significantly from the use of enslaved labor. 

Join the Charlotte Museum of History and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Department as we work to clean headstones in Cemetery Number Two of the historic Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church. Cleaning supplies will be provided, but we recommend closed-toed shoes and attire you don't mind getting a little dirty. 

American Legion Memorial Stadium first introduced the City of Charlotte to major spectator sporting events. 

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Several formerly enslaved persons and their descendants who belonged to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church are buried in its century-old cemetery.