Community Calendar

Get ready to test your knowledge of Charlotte's rich history in a fun and fast-paced trivia game! Drop in and see how much you know about Charlotte's historic neighborhoods, influential figures, sports teams, and more, and enjoy a delicious slice of pizza from Geno D's on us. Admission is free!

In partnership with PBS North Carolina and Working Films, Holy Covenant United Church of Christ will host a screening of “American Coup: Wilmington 1898,” a film that shares the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898. After the 1:00-2:00 screening, local historian Tom Hanchett will guide us through the historical conditions that made the coup possible, and Justin Perry, a trauma-informed therapist, will facilitate discussion of the viewing experience.

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure elevations and accurately define the surface of the ground even in highly vegetated conditions. It has been used in Europe and in Central and South America to identify structures and features obscured by trees or agricultural crops. The drawdown of Lake Wateree by Duke Energy provided an excellent opportunity to employ LiDAR to locate potential earthworks, structures and other landform features obscured by the lake since the 1920s.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/3DY7EYH

Grab a drink and light bites, and join us for an informative social hour learning about the latest efforts to promote democracy, both locally and nationally. How can our historical experiences shape our civic engagement today? We'll chat about this and more. Admission is free!

Join artist Rupam Varma to learn about the history of Mithila art, a traditional Indian painting style characterized by vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and illustrations of nature. You will leave each class with your own Mithila motif! This event is sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by
Mecklenburg County.

When people think of Henry Dawes, they think of the Dawes Act and see him as a misguided Indian reformer. By examining his family and their role in various reform movements from the Civil War through the end of the nineteenth century, it demonstrates how he and his family saw themselves as advocates for citizenship and not Indian reform, reshaping how we view the Dawes Act and its effects.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/439k5Lc

Join us for an afternoon of tea, conversation, and revolutionary history as we explore the vital role of women in the American Revolution. This special program will highlight the Edenton Tea Party of 1774, one of the earliest organized political actions by women in colonial America. Katelynn Hatton of the N.C. Office of Archives and History will present on the bold actions of these patriot women and the broader impact of their resistance. Enjoy tea service and light fare as we celebrate the spirit of liberty steeped in every cup.

Indigenous peoples’ ethnographic objects have entered museums through a variety of collecting methods. As a result, many of these items have lost the ties that connect them to the names of their original makers and owners. This loss in documentation is reflected in museum collections across the world, and while outside researchers can employ the technique of close looking to learn more about specific objects, individuals from the material culture’s own community can sometimes answer questions and make connections that add significantly to the accession records and overall museum dialogue.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4dvdaQ4
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The Native American Studies Center invites you to a special reception for the new exhibit, “By Way of Water: Reviving & Reimagining Catawba Art Forms,” showcasing the work of Catawba artists Aaron Baumgardner, Teresa Dunlap, DeLesslin George-Warren, and Alex Osborn. This exhibit features the timeless artistry of pottery and baskets to the bold expressions of digital photography, woodblock printing, and multimedia installations.