Resources


  • HEARTS Collaborative

    HEARTS Collaborative

    HEARTS Collaborative (History, Ecology, Arts, Reunion, Trails, Store/sustainability) is an umbrella non-profit organization preserving, sharing, and connecting what makes North Carolina's historic Catawba Valley region special.

  • Charlotte Historic Districts Commission

    Charlotte Historic Districts Commission

    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.

  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmark Commission

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmark Commission

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

  • Dilworth Historic District Commission

    Dilworth Historic District Commission

    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.

  • Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society

    Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society

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

  • Historic Cabarrus Association

    Historic Cabarrus Association

    A nonprofit organization focusing on county-wide preservation efforts and community outreach and events with community partners including the Cabarrus County Public Library, Leadership Cabarrus, Old Courthouse Theatre, Residents of Historic Concord, and area veterans.

  • Historical Association of Catawba County

    Historical Association of Catawba County

    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.

  • History South

    History South

    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.

  • Lincoln County Historical Association

    Lincoln County Historical Association

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

  • Lincoln Landmarks

    Lincoln Landmarks

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

  • May 20th Society

    May 20th Society

    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

  • National Register of Historic Places

    National Register of Historic Places

    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.

  • Mecklenburg Historical Association

    Mecklenburg Historical Association

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

  • NC Historic Sites

    NC 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.

  • Olde Huntersville Historic Society

    Olde Huntersville Historic Society

    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.

  • Preservation North Carolina

    Preservation North Carolina

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

  • Preserve Mecklenburg, Inc.

    Preserve Mecklenburg, Inc.

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

  • Statesville Historic Preservation Commission

    Statesville Historic Preservation Commission

    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.


Additional historic sites and organizations are added frequently, so check back soon for new additions to the HEARTS History Collection!

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