The museum presents a definition of the time, place and ideas that constitute the notion of the New South. Such facets of Southern history as cotton farming, textiles, race relations and economy are addressed in permanent exhibits; changing exhibits introduce specific subjects of importance to the New South. Interactive displays let visitors shuck corn, pick cotton, and experiment with various other tasks. A media gallery presents oral histories and allows for research. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm; closed holidays.
Location:
324 N College St, Charlotte North Carolina 28202
Telephone
704-333-1887
Other History nearby:
(Newton) Catawba County Museum of History
(Charlotte) Charlotte Museum of History
(Gaffney) Cherokee County Veterans Museum
(Mooresville) DE Turner & Company
(Brooks) Dinosaur Provincial Park
(Rock Hill) Historic Brattonsville
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04/14 Coming to The Charlotte area
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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