Charlotte Liberty Walk
A self-guided audio tour of uptown Charlotte
551 S Tryon St.
The MecDec Trek, May 4, 1-4 p.m.
Take an urban hike with a MecDec theme, highlighting 14 important local landmarks.
Meck Dec 250 exhibit opening, May 22
Explore an interactive diorama of Charlotte in 1775, documents and artifacts from the Revolutionary era, and memorabilia from past MecDec celebrations.
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive,
MecDec Express, May 10, 3-5 p.m.
Author David Fleming leads a brew-infused guided bus tour of historical sites, with a stop at the Charlotte Museum of History.
Meet at Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte, 1100 Metropolitan Ave.
History, Hops and the MeckDec, May 12 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Sip a special beer from Town Brewing while a panel including David Fleming, Scott Syfert and Chas Fagan discusses the MecDec. Tickets are $20.
Captain Jack Bike Tour, May 18, 3-6 p.m.
BYOB (Bring your own bike) for this annual historic bike ride.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road
Moot Court Debate, May 19
High school students debate the authenticity of the MecDec.
Charles Jonas Federal Court House, 401 West Trade St.
20th Anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence: Commemoration Ceremony, May 20
Celebrate the 1775 declaration at this annual event.
Independence Square, at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets
5th Annual Captain Jack Dinner, May 20, 5-8 p.m.
This year’s dinner features an appearance by writer Andrew Waters.
Featured image: Photograph courtesy Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
