July 19, 2021
Are you familiar with Rosenwald Schools? Mecklenburg County had 26 Rosenwald Schools, which were created by Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald to educate Black students across the south in the early 20th century. Nationwide efforts are underway to preserve the remaining schools and educate the public on their importance.
For more: “The Fight to Preserve Rosenwald Schools”
Newell Rosenwald School
July 15, 2021
No plans tonight? Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch (ca. 1908) has you covered with its outdoor concert series which begins tonight and runs through the rest of the summer. Explore this designated landmark while you enjoy live music and local food and drinks.
More information: https://www.hodgesfarmnc.com/
Want to keep up with activities at local landmarks? Like our new Facebook page to stay in the loop: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Facebook
July 14, 2021
Tom Gabbard, CEO of Blumenthal Performing Arts, recently spoke with Smart Magazine to discuss how Immersive Van Gogh Charlotte gives many Charlotteans their first interaction with the historic Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant (1924).
For more: “Meet the Team: Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard”
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.