Historical accounts of events celebrating the signing of the debated "Meck. Dec." Facts regarding the document are also presented, allowing patrons to decide for themselves if it is history or hoax.

Curiosity seekers and researchers alike can now locate historical photographs and postcards of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County online. Now with hundreds of new images!

The book, 38th Evac by LeGette Blythe, compiled from letters written to family members at home, is an account of the contribution to patient care of the 38th Evac. Hospital unit during WW II.

Look back in time and explore the artistry of early Charlotte photographers in this exhibit. Many photographers are identified, with splendid examples of their work provided.

Mecklenburg County Mapping/GIS Services is scanning and digitally archiving an entire set of full size aerial photographs of the county. A complete digital historical map archive is developing, and the Library's historic maps from the Carolina Room are included.

Designed for gradeschool students and adults alike, this site provides a simple explanation of local, state and federal government with up-to-date listings of our public officials.

An in-depth look at Mecklenburg's involvement in "the war to end all wars". Includes personal accounts, online books, virtual tours and image galleries.

Wonder what was going on locally while a war was being fought in many places in the world? Visit this site to learn more about the lives, times and sacrifices of our fellow citizens during and immediately after World War II.

This fascinating online exhibit offers an index of local cemeteries, a directory of local funeral homes, and information about local stone cutters. Each cemetery listed includes location, approximate number of interments, condition of cemetery, and current photographs.

When World War II ended in 1945, many of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina’s servicemen came home, but over eight hundred could not. Volunteers created files of information about these veterans. These files were used as the foundation for an exhibit and database to insure that those who had given their lives to preserve our freedom would not be forgotten.