In a region constantly reinventing itself, the Museum began anew in the fall of 2001. After a 10-year journey, Levine Museum of the New South opened a state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot facility featuring a dynamic permanent exhibition for visitors of all ages. More than a journey through time - its been a transformation of an idea and vision into a reality.

1990: The journey starts with one idea shared between Sally Dalton Robinson and Anne Batten, representing the Mecklenburg Historical Association.

1991: Incorporated as Museum of the New South on April 25, 1991.

1992: "Museum Without Walls" places interactive kiosks and other exhibits around uptown Charlotte.

1994: Under a tent in uptown Charlotte during the NCAA Men's Final Four, the Museum showcased The Most Democratic Sport: Basketball and Culture in the Central Piedmont, 1893-1994.

1995: Emily Zimmern becomes Executive Director and staff moves into the former Clark Tribble Harris Li building at College and Seventh Streets.

1996: Opened doors to the public using the first floor of the building for temporary exhibits and education programs. Distinguished Lecturer Series launched with John Hope Franklin, author of From Slavery to Freedom and head of President Clinton's Task Force on Race.

1998: Successful $8.2 million capital campaign completed. Began renovation and redesign of building for installation of a permanent exhibit.

2000: Became a "Museum on the Move" during the renovation and provided programs throughout the community with temporary offices at 2027 Randolph Road.

2001: On October 13 the Museum re-opened to the public as Levine Museum of the New South, a state-of-the art facility at 200 East Seventh Street in the heart of Charlotte's emerging uptown cultural district.