Charlotte Museum of History Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The Charlotte Museum of History preserves and interprets the Charlotte region's past, presenting its stories to illuminate how history relates to contemporary issues. Its programs and exhibits engage with civic themes such as liberty, equity, justice, democracy, and citizenship. The museum is set on an eight-acre wooded campus in East Charlotte and centers on the Rock House, built circa 1774 for the Hezekiah Alexander household, the oldest surviving structure in Mecklenburg County and Charlotte’s sole Revolutionary-era building. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it interprets and preserves local history to enrich the community and foster dialogue about the future. The organization emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and accountability, with a focus on external outcomes and responsible stewardship; recent developments include restoration work on the Rock House supported by the National Park Service and the launch of new exhibitions and events such as the Charlotte Gem Awards.