local history
New officers for historic society
July 1. The Members of Olde Huntersville Historic Society have elected the following officers: President – Jamie Wideman Jamie and her husband Kevin have lived in Huntersville for 4 years. Jamie is a native of Kannapolis and has spent most of her life in the Lake Norman area. She is an avid reader of historical […]
Happy Independence Day!
May 20. Yes, today is May 20, but on this day 245 years ago when Mecklenburg County patriots declared their independence from King George in Great Britain—more than a year ahead of the rest of the Colonies. On May 19, 1775, a meeting was held in the courthouse in the middle of the village of […]
Observe the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
May 13. Huntersville Mayor Christy Clark will read the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on the steps of historic Hopewell Presbyterian Church on May 19 in honor of Mecklenburg Independence Day. Local history says the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was the first declaration of independence made in the Thirteen Colonies. It was said to be signed […]
Loch Norman Highland Games & Scottish Festival this weekend
April 19. The Loch Norman Highland Games are this weekend at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville. This is the 30th anniversary of the traditional Scottish festival where visitors can experience music and dance performances, athletic competitions, cultural demonstrations, Scottish food trucks, Celtic vendors, historical reenactments and educational presentations about Scottish history and culture. Highland Games […]
US Semiquincentennial: Special plaque will be dedicated by Alexandriana DAR
April 15. The Alexandriana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a plaque dedication at 2 pm May 18 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Huntersville. The plaque commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It reads: Revolutionary War Patriots This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved […]
Can you say geospatial: Find your home site 86 years ago
Feb. 12. By Dave Yochum. Have you ever wondered what your property looked like from the air 30 years ago? Seventy-two years ago? How about 85 years ago? Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services (GIS) is starting 2024 with a Historical Aerial Photo Viewer that lets you zoom into a specific location and view changes over […]
HEARTS Milling Around this Saturday moves indoors
Jan. 25. Due to the rain this week and flooding at the site of the Torrance Mill ruins, the HEARTS Milling Around event Jan. 27 has been moved inside to Cedar Grove. The event, which begins at 1 pm, includes bluegrass music, dancers, and art by Robert Childers, as well as discussions led by mill […]
Hugh Torance House Halloween event Oct. 29 is steeped in history
Oct. 24. The Hugh Torance House and Store is hosting a free family-friendly Halloween Spirit Day event Oct. 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be pumpkin rolling races, crafts, an age-appropriate Spooky Trail, and some 19th-century Irish yard games that harken back to the misty legends of warriors and fairy tales. The […]
Abigail Jennings lands top award from leading preservation group
Oct. 20. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius businesswoman Abigail Jennings received the Best All Around Preserver Award at the Golden Night of Preservation at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte this week. The CEO of Lake Norman Realty has been an advocate of historic preservation and served on the Historic Preservation Commission in Cornelius before it was […]
Battle of Charlotte re-enactment at Historic Rural Hill
Aug. 29. Want to meet Gen. Cornwallis? Historic Rural Hill will commemorate the Battle of Charlotte this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 2-3) complete with Revolutionary War re-enactors showcasing the tactics, weapons and strategies used by the soldiers who fought for American independence. The Battle of Charlotte is one of the most important battles in the […]
