Category Archives: History
Historical Society purchases land for future growth
If you recall over the summer the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners approved a unique deal that allowed Evans Construction a Special Use Permit for minor changes to its development behind Mint Hill Village in exchange for two plots of … Continue reading
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Flight of Honor postponed due to conflict with Liberal rally
The Flight of Honor for World War II Veterans scheduled for October 2 has been postponed to Tuesday, November 9. The postponement was due to the complications of a rally in Washington the same day. The rally, called “One Nation … Continue reading
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Explore the Mint Hill Farmer’s Market this weekend
There have been many great Farmer’s Markets which have popped up around the Charlotte region in recent years. But have you been to Mint Hill’s Farmer’s Market located at the Historical Society? August is a busy time at the Market–in … Continue reading
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NC Korean War Memorial update
[nggallery id=96] Don Putnam, one of the Korean War veterans spearheading the effort to build the NC Korean War Memorial in Mint Hill, said they raised more than $2,000 at last week’s fundraiser. This past weekend, they attended a service … Continue reading
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Morning Star Lutheran Church honored by Historic Charlotte
Historic Charlotte, Inc will honor the Morning Star Lutheran Chapel on Idlewild Road for its historical preservation. The awards will be given at Historic Charlotte’s annual Blast for the Past starting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15th at The Duke … Continue reading
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Matthews redefines its historic preservation outlook
by DillonH A Historic Preservation Task Force appointed by Matthews Mayor Lee Myers has completed their work and presented their recommendations to the Matthews Board of Commissioners tonight. The group began meeting in November 2008. They were charged with answering … Continue reading
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Health talk this weekend at MH Farmers’ Market
This Saturday, June 6, the Charlotte Medical Clinic—Mint Hill will offer the second in a series of Health Talks presented by the doctors at the clinic. Dr. Stephanie Simon presented the first workshop on osteoporosis and provided free bone density … Continue reading
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Independence High School FFA plants flowers for historical society
Last weekend students from John Hess’ (teacher) FFA club at Independence High School planted flowers, shrubs and trees at the restroom project here at the village. Judy Stanley, who creates the beautiful flower beds at the town’s properties, designed the … Continue reading
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Bain school newsletters from 1946-1947
The Mint Hill Historical Society recently added several newsletters from Bain School in the mid 1940s. Read about the newsletters in this week’s Mint Hill Times on newstands now. Click on a link below to view a sample of the … Continue reading
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This week in Mint Hill history
In 1960, the Mint Hill VFW at their Christmas party, named Clarke A. Prather from Wilgrove as man of the year because of his strong commitment to community service organizations. Boy scouts, civil air patrol, Woodmen of the World, Independent … Continue reading
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This week in Mint Hill history
In 1973, a re-zoning proposal that would have required new homes in some parts of town to be built on one acre lots was voted down by the Mint Hill Town Board. There was concern that this proposal would keep … Continue reading
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This week in Mint Hill History
A meeting to discuss possible routes for the future I-485 was recently held at Northeast Junior High. It attracted people from Mint Hill, Matthews, and Southeast Charlotte. Two comments that were heard at the meeting were: “This route goes right … Continue reading
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This week in history
In 1986, a one-mile jogging trail at Mint Hill Municipal Park off Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road was opened. Officials will be monitoring its use to see how much this trail was really wanted. In 1983, the first new Mint Hill municipal … Continue reading
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