The ICAA, North Carolina Chapter is pleased to be a partner of The Duke Mansion to support the Rosalie Reynolds Explore History! Series with presenting sponsor Wells Fargo Private Bank.

2026 Lecture Series – Between the Great Wars

As 2026 marks the semi quin-centennial of the Declaration of Independence, we will look at a few of Charlotte and North Carolina’s historic milestones from the 1770’s through WWII – from the great war establishing the United States to the great war that defined our country’s role in the world today.

September Lecture – Railroads 1852: a discussion on the introduction of the railroad into Charlotte in the mid-nineteenth century and how that spurred the region’s growth. More details forthcoming.

@ The Duke Mansion
Sunday, September 13  •  3 PM – 5 PM (doors open at 2:30)

This event is free for but advanced registration is required. 

Registration Coming Soon

It is central to The Duke Mansion’s mission and a strategic organizational imperative to tell and showcase our own history and share the impact on the community of the people who lived in The Mansion. We also believe we have a leadership role to play in the advancement of the importance of history across our community.