Charlotte Museum of History

The Charlotte Museum of History saves and shares the Charlotte region’s history, connecting the past to current issues and opportunities. We believe a shared understanding of the past can enrich the community’s future, and we work to tell the stories of all parts of our community and all those who have inhabited our area.

Museum programs and exhibits explore important civic themes and how their meaning has evolved over time, including ideals of liberty, freedom, equity, justice, democracy, and citizenship.

The museum sits on an eight-acre wooded campus in fast-changing East Charlotte. It’s the site of the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County, the Rock House built circa 1774 for the Hezekiah Alexander household. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a designated local landmark, the house is Charlotte’s only remaining structure from the days of the Revolutionary period. Nearby are a relocated barn dating to the era, a reproduction log kitchen, and a reconstructed two-story springhouse. Tours of the site and museum programs highlight how people lived during that era and tell of the many cultures that came together to build Charlotte, including the stories of Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities.

Tours:
Add on a guided tour of the 1774 Rock House & Homesite to your Museum visit! Tours are led by a Museum docent and explore life in Revolutionary Charlotte. Guided tours are available at 2:00pm Tuesday-Friday and 12:00pm + 2:00pm on Saturday.

Note: The Siloam School is open to visitors at the beginning of each guided tour for a brief docent introduction. Access to Siloam School is included with general admission. Please be ready 10 minutes in advance of the tour time and make your interest known at the front desk.