April 15, 2020
The North Carolina Museum of History has exhibit tours, videos on demand, at-home learning packets, and more resources available to explore digitally on its website.
For the full list of resources, see the Museum’s website here: History at Home!
April 14, 2020
Forbes recently gathered a list of virtual tours of historic homes, and as many are currently spending more time at home, “this is a great time to see some of the places you have been meaning to visit, or would like to tour again.”
For more: “Historic Homes You Can Visit Virtually If You’re Stuck Inside”
April 13, 2020
Historic properties face many threats as years pass. One increasing threat for historic properties located near waterways is the rise of sea levels. The article below from Architectural Record details how preservationists are handling the issue of sea-level rise and how the world of historic preservation must continue to adapt in order to save properties from encroaching water.
For more: “Rising Seas Threaten Historic Houses”
April 3, 2020
Fred Lawing, owner of the Golden Green Hotel located at 3024 E. Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, N.C., recently discussed his efforts to maintain the historically significant property with Q City Metro. See the full article below to read more about how Lawing has preserved this historic building, which is the “Charlotte-area’s only hotel that is Black-owned and vegan-friendly.”
For more: “This Black-owned hotel is more interested in preserving history than tearing it down”