The main attraction at the Charlotte Museum of History is the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County. Built in 1774, the five-thousand-square-foot rock house stands on its original site and offers visitors a glimpse of life in the 18th century. Guests can tour the house, which includes a replica log kitchen and springhouse, as well as the Historic Gardens and an extensive collection of artifacts featuring furnishings, textiles, tools, clothing, and toys.
Other exhibits include the Settlement in the Backcountry, which depicts early settlers on the Great Wagon Road, and the Crossroads to Commerce, a gallery depicting a gold mine and the area's role in the first Gold Rush. Visitors to the Museum should check out the fun, interactive Solving the Rock House Mysteries exhibit, which invites guests to discover evidence and clues that illustrate how the Homesite may have originally looked, and what life was like for the people who lived there. The beautiful grounds make a great setting for a post-Museum picnic.
