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Charlotte Museum of History’s youngest director would like this museum to remake local history in a sense. Focht’s vision: preserve the best representatives of its past history; include exhibits that recognize contributions of historically underrepresented groups.
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Charlotte Museum of History; Charlotte--museums; Alexander, Hezekiah, 1728-1801; Charlotte--Historic Buildings; Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation (Charlotte); National Register of Historic Places--Charlotte; Siloam School--Rosenwald School--African Americans; Endangered History Tours--Siloam School; Rosenwald School (Rock Hill)--segregation; National Register of Historic Places--Mecklenburg County; Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation--see also the Hezekiah Alexander House ; American Revolution--Charlotte
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4979
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The Charlotte Museum of History opened its new $7-million facility in 1999. The original, started in 1976, had the historic Hezekiah Alexander house as its centerpiece. The new structure incorporates this building and adds other features including large exhibition corridors, four exhibition halls, and the American Freedom Bell, one of the country's largest bells. The museum offers seminars, craft demonstrations, lectures, and receptions.
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23558
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The Charlotte Museum of History closed in spring after falling on hard times; can the museum find a way to bounce back?
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