Record #:

4979

Author(s):

Hensley, Bill F.

Abstract:

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.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 59 Issue 2, Feb 2001, p36, il

Subject(s):

Museums--Charlotte; Charlotte Museum of History

Record #:

23558

Author(s):

Harris, Emily

Abstract:

The Charlotte Museum of History closed in spring after falling on hard times; can the museum find a way to bounce back?

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 17 Issue 11, November 2012, p55-61, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte Museum of History

Record #:

41190

Author(s):

Valade, Jodie

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 24 Issue 3, March 2019 , p17-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

44295

Author(s):

Allen, Tess

Abstract:

White, now 41, began working with the museum in 2022. The Charlotte museum is the second oldest museum in Charlotte, opening 1976. White's efforts are helping the museum expand from it primary concentration on colonial history. The entity will pay off a 20 year debt at the end of 2025. It's current operating budget of $1.4 million has primarily come from grants, memberships and donations. during the summer of 2024, the city allocated $100,000 derived from COVID relief money.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 29 Issue 12, December 2024, p52-53, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte Museum of History