Historic Landmarks Events
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Events
You're Invited to Historic Bookmarks Book Club at Wing Haven
The Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks Department & Wing Haven will cohost a book discussion on Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence: Discovered Letters of a Southern Gardener edited by Emily Herring Wilson.
Join us at Wing Haven in the Elizabeth “Pepper” Dowd Education Building to discuss the book, Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence. The program will include a group discussion — led by Wing Haven Director of Education and Community Engagement Andrea Funk — on the relationships and experiences that helped form Elizabeth Lawrence into an esteemed literary garden writer. One of Wing Haven’s three gardens is the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden, a locally designated historic landmark and a Preservation Partner of the Garden Conservancy.
After the discussion, the participants are welcome to take a twilight walk through Elizabeth Lawrence's garden.
While reading the book is strongly encouraged, it is not necessary for attendance. All those interested in Mecklenburg County history are invited to attend!
Parking: Wing Haven’s parking lot is conveniently located between both gardens at the Foundation Office, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, with accessible parking available in front.
In consideration of our neighbors, we encourage visitors to park in the parking lot. If spots are not available, please park on the side of the street closest to Wing Haven.
Due to limited seating, registration is required.
Questions? Contact HL@MeckNC.gov
Charlotte Transportation History Bike Tour
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Join Mecklenburg County's Historic Landmarks Department for a bike tour of Charlotte's transportation history. The bike tour will be approximately 9 miles, and will begin and end at the Square in Uptown Charlotte. Riders are encouraged to walk, bike, and/or take public transit to the starting point. The tour will stretch from Southend, through Uptown and into Noda. Along the way, we will see and discuss the old Seaboard Air Line Railroad Station, the Norfolk Southern Rail Yard, and how roads, trains and streetcars shaped the Queen City. We will meet on the Square at Trade and Tryon Streets.
*HELMETS ARE REQUIRED*
Questions? Contact the Historic Landmarks Department.
Disclaimer: You are participating in a public event sponsored by Mecklenburg County where pictures will be taken. The County reserves the right to use any photograph or video taken at any event sponsored by the County in support of Mecklenburg County business and services. By your participation, you agree that any picture or likeness taken of you during the event may be used in the discretion of the County for that purpose.