Levine Museum of the New South

ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS

We work closely with schools and educators to provide immersive educational programming for students from kindergarten through 12th grade that follow the NC Standard Course of Study.
FESTIVAL DÍA DE MUERTOS – DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL

Your favorite local Day of the Dead Festival is back this year on November 2! Join us for live music, captivating displays of catrinas and community altars, traditional food, folkloric dances, and more!
Connecting the Past to the Future

Through engaging exhibitions, substantive events, and community celebrations, Levine Museum of the New South shares stories of Charlotte and the region, connects people to each other, and inspires them to act.

Explore the Past
Imagine our Future

History connects us. Experience the stories of our past to deepen your understanding of contemporary issues relevant to Charlotte and our world today. By understanding history and how it has shaped the present, we can find common ground and transform communities.

WHAT’S COMING

Exhibition

Charlotte: Moving Forward, Looking Back

This exhibition tells the story of Charlotte from Native and early European settlement to today. It combines stories of people, places, and events in a foundational narrative of Charlotte history that answers thought-provoking questions about how we got here and where we are headed.
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Schools

NC History Case Studies

Our case studies cover topics that connect United States and North Carolina history. Written with North Carolina eighth graders in mind, they can also be tailored to younger and older grades. Each case study has a corresponding Teaching Guide with additional background, instructions, modifications, and standards.
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Digital

50 Places in Charlotte

50 Places in Charlotte is a digital history project that tells the City’s rich story through a glimpse of fifty places throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
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Event

FESTIVAL DÍA DE MUERTOS – DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL

November 2, 2024

Your favorite local Day of the Dead Festival is back this year on November 2! We’re excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this lively festival in partnership with the Latin American Coalition. Join us for live music, captivating displays of catrinas and community altars, traditional food, folkloric dances, and more!
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