Historic Sites & Museums
Photo Courtesy of Historic Latta Plantation
The towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville have preserved several historic sites, including architecture and rural farms. Some are part of The Pure Carolina Trails Guidebook and the Regional History Guide. Several locations hold periodic historical re-enactments, and living history events.The Pure Carolina Trails Guidebook covers trails in 16 North and South Carolina counties and highlight Motorsports, Adventure, Culture, and Culinary trails.
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The Charlotte Regional History Consortium promotes cooperation among and interest in the region's history and heritage organizations and resource centers. Founded in 1994, the Consortium holds quarterly meetings at member sites, which allows organizations an opportunity to exchange 
ideas, arrange cooperative events, and coordinate program scheduling. Its geographic region covers Charlotte and the surrounding counties. For more information on the Charlotte Regional History Consortium, please visit their website: www.charlotteregionalhistory.org
Photo Courtesy of Visit Lake Norman of Rural Hill Homestead Actors
Search Listings
- 212 Gamble Street
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 896-0471
After a fire in the early 1920’s destroyed her school, principal Ada Jenkins worked ...more
- 401 North Myers Street
- Charlotte, NC 28202
- (704) 374-1565
A multi-disciplinary arts organization preserving the rich artistic heritage of ...more
- 9921 Old Statesville Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 896-9808
This is the site of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on May ...more
- 19600 Davidson Concord Road
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 947-1670
The Beaver Dam Historic Park and Beaver Dam House are available to the public for ...more
- 4431 Neck Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-3113
Relocated to the Historic Rural Hill Farm, the Bethesda Schoolhouse is a rural ...more
- 15915 Davidson Concord Road (HWY 73)
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 439-4303
Established in 1912, The Bradford Store brings you back to the good old days of ...more
- Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue
- Cornelius, NC 28031
- (704) 896-2460
Drop by Town Hall to visit the Heritage Hall exhibit. Based on the book, “A Town by ...more
- Corner of Catawba Avenue & Main Street
- Cornelius, NC 28031
Cornelius Veteran’s Monument features the name of every veteran ever to reside in ...more
- Box 7158
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 894-2374
Davidson College was founded in 1837 by ministers of the Concord Presbytery. Its ...more
- 209 Delburg Street
- Davidson, NC 28036
Davidson Cotton Mill is a turn of the century brick building built in 1890’s and is ...more
- 14335 Huntersville-Concord Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
Ephraim Alexander McAuley House is a two-story log house, built in 1880, is currently ...more
- 104 South Main Street
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 928-5452
A guided walking tour on the local history, ghost stories, and local hauntings.
- 5225 Sample Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-2312
Historic Latta Plantation circa 1800 is the last remaining Catawba River plantation ...more
- 8231 Gilead Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-6479
Come and visit this beautiful Federal style home of Hugh and Isabella Torrance and ...more
- 6211 Sample Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-1391
The Natural Place to Be. Amenities include a Nature Center full-service Equestrian ...more
- 4125 McIntyre Avenue
- Charlotte, NC 28216
- (704) 336-3586
Site of Revolutionary War skirmish and 19th century gold mining.
- 412 South Old Statesville Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 948-4445
The Ranson House is a historic home/event venue offering full-service event planning. ...more
- 4431 Neck Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-3113
Historic Rural Hill Farm was the home of Major John Davidson, American patriot and ...more
- 8600 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
St. Marks Episcopal Church was built in1886 by local craftsmen in the English Country ...more
- 302 Holbrooks Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
Torrence-Lytle School was built in 1937, the school represented the first opportunity ...more
- 219 Watson Street
- Davidson, NC 28036
Unity Church Cabin/Lingle Hut was built in 1932, the cabin is the first ...more
