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🎉 Celebrate Charlotte’s Rich History at the Free Charlotte History Festival 📚

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festivalCentral Piedmont Community College is proud to be part of the exciting Charlotte History Festival, hosted by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, celebrating its 50th anniversary. This special event promises a journey through Charlotte’s vibrant history, featuring local artists, live music, delectable food and beverages, and much more. Join us at Independence Park for an educational and fun-filled day!

Festival Details:

  • Date: Sat., Apr. 20, 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location: Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
  • Admission: Free for all attendees

Why Attend?

  • Educational Programming: In collaboration with the Trail of History and various local partners, including Central Piedmont, the festival offers a rich array of history programming and education.
  • Community Outreach: Engage with community outreach organizations and learn more about Charlotte’s local initiatives and projects.
  • Cultural Experience: Enjoy live performances by local artists and musicians, adding a lively ambiance to the historical exploration.
  • Food and Beverages: Savor delicious local cuisine and refreshing beverages as you stroll through the festival.

Highlights:

  • Local History: Discover the stories and milestones that shaped Charlotte, brought to life by historians and local experts.
  • Art and Music: Experience Charlotte’s cultural vibrancy through live music performances and art displays.
  • Community Engagement: Connect with fellow community members and organizations in a celebration of local heritage and pride.

For more information about the Charlotte History Festival, please visit the Charlotte Trail of History.

For the Love of the Game – The History of Athletics at Central Piedmont Community College

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for the love of the game exhibitEver wonder about the history of our sports teams? What about the origins of our Tiger mascot? The latest exhibition from the Central Piedmont Archives is officially open to the public!

“For the Love of the Game – The History of Athletics at Central Piedmont Community College” explores the various intercollegiate and intramural sports previously offered at the college, specifically basketball, cheerleading, soccer, and football. Artifacts on display were accumulated over the years from public donations and internal donations from Student Life, Student Engagement, and Facilities Services. 

To view this exhibition in person, please visit the “History Hallway” on the third floor of the Hagemeyer Library, around the corner from the Archives Department. Viewers can also access the digital exhibition. 

This exhibition will be on display through December 2024. We hope you enjoy this display and the school spirit it embodies!

‘Parallel Lives’ highlights history of Central High and Second Ward High Schools

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Old photos of the two high schools and various photos of the students playing sports and gathering.

The Central Piedmont Archives is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition: “Parallel Lives – Central High and Second Ward High School.” This exhibition highlights the centennial history of Central High and Second Ward High Schools (both opened in 1923), celebrates the memories of its students and alumni groups, and raises awareness about the importance of historical preservation and landmarks laws in North Carolina.

Central High School and Second Ward High School were built to fulfill the growing educational needs of Charlotte students in the early twentieth century; Second Ward High School serving Black students and Central High School serving White students. It was not until 1957 that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools would integrate Black and White students. With Central High situated along Elizabeth Avenue and Second Ward along Alexander Street, the schools were within walking distance from one another. However, students shared similar, yet separate, experiences due to segregation.

Exactly 100 years after the construction of these buildings, Central High’s facility remains standing as part of the Central Campus of Central Piedmont Community College, while the Second Ward gymnasium and a historical marker plaque are all that remain of Second Ward High School— physical reminders which serve as testaments to the importance of landmarks preservation.

Visitors can see this exhibition in person until May 8, 2023 by visiting the exhibition hallway next to the Central Piedmont Archives (Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Third Floor).

Can’t make it in person? Review the exhibition online.

The exhibit was made possible due to partners from Johnson C. Smith University, UNC Charlotte, the Second Ward High School National Alumni Foundation, and the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. Additionally, thank you to Central Piedmont Instructor of Real Estate Education Cynthia White Williams, her mother Vernie Johnson-White, and her father Randolph White for loaning Second Ward yearbooks to this exhibition project.