Facts and Trivia
Banish Those Winter Blues!
Monday, February 8th, 2010Banish Those Winter Blues! There is a flurry (not snow) of arts and culture events happening in February to get us out of the house. Check these out: Civil War Mustering Event (Feb. 20-21) and Back of the Big House (Feb. 6) both at the Historic Latta Plantation in Charlotte. For something a little more [...]
Hidden Gems, the Inside Scoop & 2010 Events!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Hidden Gems, the Inside Scoop & 2010 Events! Are you new to the area? The 2010 Charlotte Visitors Guide is a great source of information about what’s happening, metro area maps, what to do, where to play-eat-live it up, and how to get around. You can call Charlotte’s Visitor Center today (1-800-231-4636) to get a [...]
Teaching Kitchen
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Teaching Kitchen: Looking for something warm to do on those chilly days, head to the Morrison YMCA for an afternoon or evening cooking class. In collaboration with EarthFare, dietitians and local chefs, you can sign up for Cooking with the Profs, So Long to Sugar Series, and Ta’adore la Cuisine. There is also a special [...]
“Focus on Fort Mill Township!”
Thursday, August 27th, 2009“Focus on Fort Mill Township!” The new 2009-’10 Guide for Newcomers is hot off the press. You can now pick it up in Fort Mill at 124 Main Street. The maps are great! Learn about Fort Mill’s history - from Catawbas to Mills to Now! There is a great section highlighting recreation options along the [...]
Get A Flag That Has Flown Over The Capitol?
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Get A Flag That Has Flown Over The Capitol? Anyone can purchase a U.S. Flag that has flown over the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C. by writing a letter to your Senator with your request. Their address can be obtained by calling your Library and asking for it or going to the Senators [...]
Prepare To Be Dazzled!
Sunday, May 17th, 2009Prepare To Be Dazzled! From aromatic herbal gardens to exotic oases to lovely arboretums, something’s always blooming in our area. Celebrate our Spring colors and visit the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, Daniel Stowe and UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens.
New South for the New Southerner!
Saturday, January 10th, 2009New South for the New Southerner! Do you want to learn more about Charlotte’s heart, soul and history? The Levine Museum of the New South is offering a program series that is a lighthearted lesson in local history that is ideal for newcomers and natives.
The Carolina Piedmont-600 Years Ago and Today!
Saturday, January 10th, 2009The Carolina Piedmont-600 Years Ago and Today! Visit this new exhibit playing only this month at the Museum of York County. You can view animals that once lived in this region (bison, cougar, elk and wolves) alongside species seen here today (deer, vultures, quail and heron). You will also learn how native people relied on [...]
Did You Know?
Saturday, September 6th, 2008The first novel ever written on a typewriter, Tom Sawyer.
Did You Know?
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar