July 13, 2021
Demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of historic buildings, the recently designated Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant (1924) is now hosting Immersive Van Gogh, a large-scale presentation that immerses participants in projections that animate the work of Vincent van Gogh.
The historic Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant property is located at 1774 Statesville Ave, Charlotte.
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
The Charlotte Museum of History is excited to announce that they have received a Truist Foundation grant to support field trip programs about Siloam School! Because of their support, the Museum will be able to offer virtual field trips completely free-of-charge to students grades 3-12.
Located in once-rural Mecklenburg County, Siloam School, built in the early 1920s, was a beacon of light to young Black students and their families who saw education as a means of advancement, despite racial segregation. The new wood siding and the glistening glass windows have faded, but the school itself remains, reminding us all of the promise and importance of education. Once restored, the school will return to its life as a community space and place for conversation, dialogue, and progress to help build a stronger, more equitable, and just future.
School programs will invite classes of all ages to learn more about the lasting legacy of Siloam School and the Rosenwald Fund, and virtually step inside the schoolhouse to see how a community built, funded, and learned inside Siloam School.
Field trip scheduling will open in August! Interested teachers can contact the Museum by emailing info@charlottemuseum.org.
The HLC is now on Facebook! You can find us at www.facebook.com/HistoricLandmarksCommission or click the logo below to stay up-to-date on the HLC’s activities.
July 9, 2021
Interested in learning about the history of Charlotte’s neighborhoods, particularly historically Black neighborhoods? Bike along with Kenya Templeton as she leads groups on rides throughout Charlotte and learn more about the city so many of us call home.
For more: “Bike advocate Kenya Templeton is taking The Velo Griot to another level”
June 24, 2021
American Legion Memorial Stadium has a bright future thanks to a new design that, according to Mecklenburg County officials, “can easily accommodate concerts, high school and college football, rugby and lacrosse again.” The stadium has been a designated historic landmark since 2004 and the Historic Landmarks Commission is pleased to have been involved in the design process that allowed the stadium to maintain its designation status while also receiving necessary attention to bring the stadium back into use.
For more on the new design: “‘Not a bad seat in here.’ Look inside Charlotte’s new, $40.5 million Memorial Stadium”
Enjoy these historic images of the stadium: “Take a look back at Charlotte’s American Legion Memorial Stadium through the years”