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Dr. Dan Morrill, a retired professor from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and retired Director of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission discusses the history of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. These views are Dan's own and do not represent those of anyone or anything else. Please follow Dan on Instagram at danmorrill.

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  1. 1

    Approach to Preservation

    Feb 5, 2023·39m
  2. 2

    The Story of Charlotte Streetcar 85

    Jun 13, 2021·44m
  3. 3

    Special Guest Austin Kirkland

    May 30, 2021·47m
  4. 4

    Happy Anniversary Preserve Mecklenburg!

    Hidden gem

    The Excelsior Club was on the National Trust’s “10 most endangered properties” list, and Darius Anderson bought it.

    May 23, 2021·44m·2 clips
  5. 5

    Preserved African American Churches of Mecklenburg County

    Hidden gem

    Little Rock AME Zion Church was saved by curving East 7th Street around it.

    Mar 14, 2021·42m·2 clips
  6. 6

    Special Guest Andre Kearns: A Personal View of African American History

    Feb 21, 2021·44m
  7. 7

    James K. isn't the only N.C. Polk

    Jan 31, 2021·45m
  8. 8

    Part Two: Historic Tour of Northern Mecklenburg County

    Jan 17, 2021·42m
  9. 9

    Historic Tour of Northern Mecklenburg County

    Jan 10, 2021·45m
  10. 10

    African American History in Mecklenburg County

    Hidden gem

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg History with Dan Morrill examines African-American history in Mecklenburg County through statues, buildings, cemeteries, plantations, and other material culture.

    Jan 3, 2021·42m·2 clips
  11. 11

    Preserve Mecklenburg Year in Review

    Dan Morrill and his daughter discuss Preserve Mecklenburg's year in review and the December 2020 monthly bulletin.

    Dec 27, 2020·34m
  12. 12

    Old Hickory of The Waxhaws

    Dec 20, 2020·49m
  13. 13

    James K. Polk Did What?

    Dec 13, 2020·46m
  14. 14

    Thank the Spanish for Barbecue

    Hidden gem

    Charlotte Mecklenburg History with Dan Morrill examines Spanish influence in North Carolina, centering on Fort San Juan near Morganton and the cultural contact between Spanish newcomers and Native Americans.

    Dec 6, 2020·43m·3 clips
  15. 15

    Meet Us at The Big Rock: Indigenous Peoples of Mecklenburg County

    Hidden gem

    Dan Morrill and his daughter Mary Dana examine Indigenous history in Mecklenburg County, beginning with an 82-year-old doll and challenging the idea that North America was empty before European arrival.

    Nov 29, 2020·43m·3 clips
  16. 16

    Charlotte's Lost Properties

    Nov 22, 2020·42m
  17. 17

    Saving Charlotte's Most Famous Garden

    Nov 16, 2020·41m
  18. 18

    UDO is not an Under the Door Octopus

    Nov 9, 2020·42m
  19. 19

    A Tour of Fourth Ward

    Oct 11, 2020·42m
  20. 20

    Fourth Ward: A Preservation Turning Point

    Oct 4, 2020·43m
  21. 21

    A Tour of Charlotte's Historic Fire Stations

    Sep 27, 2020·44m
  22. 22

    The History of Firefighting

    Sep 20, 2020·45m
  23. 23

    Charlotte's Mid-Century Modern Treasures

    Sep 13, 2020·45m
  24. 24

    Historic Preservation & Mid-Century Modern

    Sep 6, 2020·44m
  25. 25

    Mid-Century Modern

    Aug 30, 2020·46m
  26. 26

    The Mystery of the Charlotte Griffins

    Aug 23, 2020·43m
  27. 27

    Walk Right in Belmont to the P&N Terminal

    Aug 16, 2020·44m
  28. 28

    All Aboard The Piedmont And Northern Railway

    Aug 9, 2020·41m
  29. 29

    (Part Two) The History of Dilworth

    Aug 2, 2020·41m
  30. 30

    (Part One) The History of Dilworth

    Jul 26, 2020·41m
  31. 31

    (Part Three) The History of Myers Park and Cherry

    Jul 12, 2020·44m
  32. 32

    (Part Two) The History of Myers Park and Cherry

    Jul 5, 2020·42m
  33. 33

    (Part One) The History of Myers Park and Cherry

    Jun 28, 2020·41m
  34. 34

    Slave Cemeteries of Mecklenburg County (The History of Slavery Part Two)

    Jun 21, 2020·41m
  35. 35

    The History of Slavery in Mecklenburg County: Part One

    Jun 14, 2020·41m
  36. 36

    The History of Eastover

    Jun 7, 2020·40m
  37. 37

    NoDa has a History Worth Saving

    May 24, 2020·41m
  38. 38

    What's New with Preserve Mecklenburg?

    May 17, 2020·36m
  39. 39

    Happy Mother's Day to Ruth Pentes!

    May 10, 2020·33m
  40. 40

    We're Off to See the Wizard Jack Pentes

    May 3, 2020·41m
  41. 41

    Frank McNinch and the Charlotte Pandemic

    Apr 26, 2020·33m
  42. 42

    Clang Clang Clang Went The Charlotte Trolley

    Feb 26, 2020·33m
  43. 43

    Did You Wear a Davidson Beanie?

    Dan Morrill discusses the history of Davidson College and its place in Mecklenburg County.

    Feb 19, 2020·28m
  44. 44

    There's Gold in Them Charlotte Hills!

    Dan Morrill and his daughter discuss the history of gold mining in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

    Feb 12, 2020·27m
  45. 45

    Rosenwald Schools: A Booker T. Washington Inspiration

    Feb 5, 2020·20m
  46. 46

    Remembering Heroes: Lillian Arhelger, Independence Park & American Legion Memorial Stadium

    Dan Morrill and his daughter discuss the history of Independence Park and Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Jan 29, 2020·30m
  47. 47

    The Ruin of Myers Park High School

    Jan 24, 2020·18m
  48. 48

    What is Preserve Mecklenburg?

    Jan 19, 2020·15m