Charlotte's Lost Slavery History: Walking Tour & Discussion

Image credits: A 19th-century railroad yard in City Point, Virginia during the civil war. Photo courtesy of Library of Congress.

About This Program

During this special Black History Month program, we remember the lesser-known history of Charlotte with a guided tour of what's now a collection of premiere neighborhoods in the center city. Alexia Alexander, a North Carolina State University sophomore, created an 18-site digital map titled Charlotte's Lost Slavery History. Join us as Alexia leads this tour and shares results from her research with details that deepen your understanding of Charlotte's story.

All ages and backgrounds are welcome. We recommended wearing comfortable, warm clothing and bringing ample water for this 2-mile walking tour. Although there are 18 sites on the map, some may be omitted to keep the tour experience at 2 hours.

Click/tap here to view the Charlotte's Lost Slavery History map.
About Alexia Alexander

Alexia Alexander developed the Charlotte’s Lost Slavery History digital map as an 18-year-old for her Girl Scouts Gold Award project. She's a sophomore majoring in Animal Science with a BioScience concentration at North Carolina State University. Alexia graduated from Myers Park High School where she was a cheerleader, a member of ROTC, and a member of the Honor Society. Alexia plans to obtain her DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree), become a veterinarian, and ultimately own an animal hospital.

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