Matthews Historical Foundation
Plans History Community Meetings and Events
The Matthews
Historical Foundation has announced an outstanding 2010 winter/spring
Community Meeting schedule filled with wonderful speakers. Our
meetings are designed to explore different facets and interest of
history. All programs are free, open to the public and will be held at
7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. The February and April meetings will be
held at the Matthews Branch Library, 230 Matthews Station Street,
downtown Matthews. The March will be held at the
Matthews Woman’s Club, 208 South Trade Street, downtown Matthews.
Refreshments will be served. The programs planned in this series are:
February 23,
Hear American History come alive as Howard Burnham, renowned character
actor, portrays controversial Revolutionary War hero Thomas Sumter,
also known as the Carolina Gamecock, for whom Fort Sumter (of Civil
War fame) is named. Mr. Burnham’s first person living history
program is witty, informative and always a crowd pleaser. Held at
Matthews Branch Public Library. Reception - see
more information
March
30,
Local author Larry Walker
will present a Civil War program on Fort Fisher and Wilmington, C.S.A.
Mr. Walker has given presentations on Fort Fisher for over 35 years
and his book, “Rebel Gibraltar”, explores the port city of
Wilmington’s entire wartime experience from secession to its fall to
Union forces in February 1865. “Rebel Gibraltar” is the 2006
winner of the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal and will be
available for sale after the program. Held at Matthews Woman's Club.
April 27,
Local author Mary Norton Kratt will discuss new and old Charlotte
stories from her recent book “Charlotte, North Carolina: A Brief
History”. Ms. Kratt, winner of numerous literary awards, is a
published author of seventeen books of poetry, history and biography
focusing on the Carolina Piedmont. A longtime resident of the
Charlotte/Matthews area, her book will be available for sale after the
program. Held at Matthews Branch Library.
May 1,
Plans will be unveiled at a later date for a special “May Day in
Matthews” event. Save the date for this interesting and fun day.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend all our
programs and events. Bring your friends. The Foundation, a 501c3
non-profit organization, is striving to preserve Matthews past for the
future. Please help by joining and being apart of our organization.
