HISTORY

This rare c.1870s Carpenter Gothic chapel was built by the skilled hands of the emancipated people who made this church their home. A plan to preserve the chapel is in the works.

The original log cabin structure (c.1775) was owned by John McDowell before the cabin and the land on which it sits on was purchased in 1779 by Hugh Torance, an Scots-Irish immigrant.

Built in Davidson, NC by William Lee Davidson, Jr. c.1829 and listed in the National Register, this homesite is now owned by Davidson College.

Located in Denver, NC, this c.1811 plantation home was formerly located on what is now known as Governor’s Island.

A historic schoolhouse in Caldwell Station (a community between Huntersville and Cornelius) that looks like a Rosenwald School, but has a different history.

Also known as the James G. Torrance house, Cedar Grove is a c.1831 private residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Huntersville, NC.

Located in Charlotte, NC in the Historic Croft District, this c.1890 schoolhouse now serves as a public charter school.

The historic Duke Mansion in Charlotte, NC was built in 1915 and stands as a timeless venue, hosting everything from intimate meetings to grand events.

This privately owned c.1850 historic landmark is located in Huntersville, NC. on the R. D. Alexander plantation.

Site in Huntersville, NC locally known as the birthplace of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independance.

The oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County, and home to a framer of North Carolina's first constitution.

This c.1762 church located in Huntersville, NC was formed in the late 1740’s by John Thomson.

This c.1865 home listed on the National Register is privately owned and located in Huntersville, NC.

Built by Daniel Forney c.1817 this Iron Station, NC home is privately owned and listed on the National Register.

This c.1910 historic tenant house is located in Cornelius, NC within a private commercial development.

Built by James Latta c.1800 and located in Huntersville, NC, this home is listed on the National Register and is operated by Mecklenburg County.

Originally built in c.1809 and rebuilt in 1855 this Pumpkin Center, NC site is listed on the National Register and located on private land.

Built by Rufus Reid c.1836 this privately owned Mooresville, NC home is listed on the National Register.

The original Mount Zion Methodist Church parsonage, built by the church in 1897, now a private residence and a historic landmark.

This historic landmark located in Huntersville, NC is operated by the Olde Huntersville Historic Society and is open for special events.

This c.1815 home located in Charlotte, NC is listed on the National Register and is open to the public for tours and events.

Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington established a fund in 1912 to provide grants to African American communities to improve access to education.

The historic c.1788 homestead of Major John Wilson Davidson in Huntersville, NC no longer remains, but the site consists of walking tails and hosts special events.

Located in North Mecklenburg in the Historic Croft District, this c.1903 home now serves as classrooms for a nature-based public charter school.

A c.1908 general store open to the public and located in the Historic Croft District of Charlotte, NC.

Located in Huntersville, NC, this c.1930 historic landmark is owned by Mecklenburg County.

The remaining stone ruins of the Torrance plantation grist and saw mill are located in Huntersville, NC on private property.

Still owned by descendants of Samuel Blythe, whom purchased the land in 1772, this private residential property provides valuable insights into the life of early settlers and yeomen farmers of Mecklenburg County.

Enjoy a nostalgic change of pace and step back in time as you stroll along the wood sidewalks of this restored nineteenth century Gold Mining boom town which celebrated its first gold discovery in 1824.

An historic African American community established by emancipated families in 1909 in Huntersville, NC.

This historic African American community in Cornelius, NC traces its routes back to 1908 when a man named Jacob Lafayette began mortgaging land to the bank for the benefit of descendants of local emancipated families.

A cohesive and distinctive area in Lincolnton, NC where over 70 historic sites span the mid 19th century to the mid-20th century and form a microcosm of residential and institutional development.

The largest surviving collection of buildings of Federal and Greek revival styles of architecture erected in Lincolnton, NC during the 19th century prior to the Civil War as well as houses from the early 20th century of transitional late Victorian/Colonial Revival, Colonial Revival, bungalow/Craftsman and period cottage styles.

The oldest standing store in North Carolina is now part of the historic sites’ living history programming. The Torance Store is open to the public every Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm for guided living history tours and for special events throughout the year.

Explore the 1774 Alexander Rock House, the restored Rosenwald-Style Siloam School, and the American Freedom Bell along with other fascinating exhibits plus special events and guided tours honoring Charlotte's history.

Housing a library of books, documents and photographs as well as a museum containing 30 themed rooms relating to the history and families of eastern Cabarrus County, the site is open to the public for tours and special events.

Explore exhibits featuring Statesville's fascinating history at the beautifully restored Holland Building in the heart of historic downtown Statesville presented by Preservation Statesville, Inc.

Experience the stories of our collective past through exhibits, events, and community celebrations that deepen our understanding and inspire action.

Responsible for preserving the city's history and heritage, the HDC works with businesses and residents to ensure that developments and renovations in the city's historic districts are in line with established historic preservation guidelines.

On a mission to protect and promote buildings, landscapes and sites important to the diverse heritage of North Carolina.

Working with property owners and businesses in the Historic Dilworth District of Charlotte, NC to assure that development and renovation occurs in a manner that is consistent with the character of the neighborhood.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic interests in and around Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

An educational institution dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the stories, objects, and places that document the rich heritage of Catawba County and its role in the development of the Western Piedmont of North Carolina.

A grab-bag of essays exploring history and culture in Charlotte, NC, and the American South including urban geography, music traditions, foodways, and whatever else catches the fancy of Charlotte, NC community historian, Dr. Tom Hanchett.

A nonprofit organization that collects, documents, preserves, promotes, and encourages public interest in the history of Lincolnton and Lincoln County, North Carolina.

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the historic structures of Lincoln County in North Carolina.

A nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and celebration the story of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, a document believed to have been signed on May 20, 1775

The official list of the United States historic sites, buildings, structures, districts, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their great historical significance or artistic value was established in 1966 and is managed by the National Park Service.

Dedicated to preserving and publicizing the history of Mecklenburg County through regular meetings, publications, special research groups and work with various historic sites.

The NC Division of State Historic Sites and Properties connects people to North Carolina’s history, sharing the power of place to inspire a common future through preservation, education, and transformative engagement.

On a mission is to collect and share the stories, pictures, and artifacts that represent the history of the Huntersville area in the northern portion of Mecklenburg County, NC.

Saving places that matter to the diverse people of North Carolina since 1939.

A real estate preservation organization which works hand and hand with owners to preserve historically and culturally significant properties in Mecklenburg County.

Established by the Statesville City Council in 1982, the commission works to identify, preserve, and protect the city’s historic sites and to educate the public about it’s historic sites and their preservation.