America's South is rich with tradition and history, and Charlotte is no exception.

The city (settled c.1750) was named for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III of England. Its citizens were among the most outspoken in opposition to the British government, and it was at Charlotte that the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was signed in May, 1775. In his brief occupation of the city (Sept.–Oct., 1780), British General Cornwallis called it a "hornet's nest of rebellion." In 1971, Charlotte and Mecklenburg co. became the scene of the first major court-ordered busing program (ended 1999) to eliminate school segregation. (Thanks to AllRefer.com)

Historic Areas & Museums
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
Historic Rosedale Plantation
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Government
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Discovery Place
Mint Museum