As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, We The People showcases the unique spirit of the United States as told by local journalists across the country. Local CBS station, WBTV featured Historic Rosedale on June 10, 2026 as part of this series.
North Carolina’s Great American Treasures In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the “Burgwin-Wright Presents…” podcast is honoring North Carolina’s Great American Treasures, the historic properties saved and supported by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. Each month in 2026, the podcast will visit one of these …
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Historic Rosedale is honoring Black history through art. The cultural site located at 3427 N Tryon St. is featuring a Nellie Ashford exhibit for Black History Month showcasing pieces inspired by her own experiences and the Black experience in Charlotte throughout history. A panel discussion, “The Black American Experience in the Carolinas,” will be held …
The Charlotte Area Paranormal Society is back by popular demand at Historic Rosedale. On Oct. 11, visitors are invited to follow along in a scientific-minded ghost hunt of the house and grounds, which date back more than 200 years.
The Historic Rosedale — a 19th century plantation house in Charlotte — is at the center of our latest promotional video for WBTV: True Crime Carolinas. WBTV’s True Crime Carolinas franchise peels back the layers of unsolved crime cases in North Carolina and South Carolina. Some are stories you’ll recognize, while some are stories you aren’t aware of. …
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) – The Historic Rosedale House presided over more than 900 acres and is just three miles outside of Charlotte. Today, it is still standing the test of time with a purpose to educate the community with stories from its past. QC Life took a look inside the historic landmark to learn …
On the grounds of one of Charlotte’s oldest surviving homes, a powerful celebration of freedom and remembrance unfolded. Historic Rosedale, once a plantation and now a site of education and reflection, hosted its annual Juneteenth Celebration—an event that continues to grow in meaning and impact. Historic Rosedale, built in 1815, is the oldest site in …
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May 22, 2026, Charlotte, NC For immediate release Historic Rosedale Participates in Miles for Museums Program Historic Rosedale is pleased to announce that the museum is once again participating in the “Miles for Museums” program which encourages the public to visit local history sites. The “Miles for Museums” program started in 2023 when some local …
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As school systems, universities and museums throughout the United States reckon with ways to present the history of slavery, three of the oldest, most historic properties in Mecklenburg County are no exception.
The 2022 Oyster Roast Fundraiser was a rousing success! Historic Rosedale’s annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser was held on Saturday, October 15th. It was a glorious day with beautiful weather, divine food, and wonderful music and fellowship. Over $10,000 was raised for the preservation of Rosedale’s 1815 house. Many thanks go out to all involved: sponsors, …
