Mecklenburg County Seal
Many Mecklenburgers daily see Mecklenburg County vehicles displaying the eagle carrying the banner “May 20th, 1775” without realizing the significance of the date.
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Celebrating the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence: Images and Souvenirs
Soldiers marching (undated)
Soldiers march in the Meck-Dec Day parade.
Meck Dec seal at Trade and Tryon
This seal is embedded in asphalt at the intersection of Trade and Streets. It was relocated from the center of the square to the sidewalk on the southeast corner of Trade and Tryon.
Printing block for souvenir copies
Printing block used to print souvenir copies of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Woodmen of the World Float
A W. O. W. ("Woodmen of the World") float in Meck Dec parade, undated, proceeding east on Trade St. past Post Office.
Goosefeather Quill
A typical 18th century goosefeather quill.
A replica of a Civil War era North Carolina flag.
A replica of a Civil War era North Carolina flag.
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company float
This undated parade photograph shows the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company float as it travels through the streets of Charlotte.
Independence High School
Independence High School, located in Mint Hill, is home of the Patriots. The Mint Hill area was the home of several men known as the Mecklenburg signers.
Mr. Harvey Orr's White Steamer
"Mr. Harvey H. Orr`s White Steamer, which Represented Charlotte Chapter, D.A.R. in the parade. 1,500 white snowballs were utilized in its decoration. It is a fair example of the many elaborately decorated items in the parade." (No date)