Celebrate Black History Month with Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is celebrating Black History Month in February with several events that honor the legacy of Black Americans in Mecklenburg County and beyond. 

Learn more about and register for these and other Black History Month events on Park and Recreation’s ActiveNet website.  

Homeschool Black Naturalist Series at Northern Regional Recreation Center

Homeschooled children are invited to discover nature while highlighting Black and brown communities. From the past to the present, from international to local, come relearn nature to include all colors of life. This series is available in two groups: kids ages 5 to 8 years old, and kids ages 9 to 13 years old.  

Feb. 1-29 
Northern Regional Recreation Center 
18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius, N.C. 28031 
$20 for Mecklenburg County residents, $24 for nonresidents.  

Black History-inspired Sip and Paint at Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

Seniors are invited to join a painting class where they will create a Black history-inspired piece on canvas, under the guidance of an experienced artist.  

Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to noon 
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center 
2921 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28208 
Free and open to seniors 55 years and older.

The Homage Exhibit at First Ward Park

The “Homage Exhibit” is a traveling collection of more than 650 original artifacts, documents and art showcasing the vast African American experience. The exhibit is owned by Charlotte residents Nia and Morris McAdoo, who have been collecting these items for more than 20 years. It features works by artists such as Romare Bearden and Elizabeth Catlett, alongside original documents from Frederick Douglass, Shirley Chisholm, Booker T. Washington, Ralph Bunche and more.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to noon 
First Ward Park Pavilion  
301 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N.C. 28202 
Free and open to all ages.  

Community Event at Amay James Recreation Center 
Amay James Recreation Center will host a community event on Feb. 17 to highlight the rich history and contributions of Black Americans, and contributions to the community within Charlotte’s west corridor.  

Saturday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Amay James Recreation Center 
2425 Lester St., Charlotte, N.C. 28208 
Free and open to all ages.

Black History Trivia at Eastway Regional Recreation Center  

Seniors are invited to Eastway Regional Recreation Center for Black History Month trivia. Come celebrate, honor, and appreciate Black history, culture and impact.  

Monday, Feb. 19, 1 to 2 p.m. 
Eastway Regional Recreation Center 
3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28213 
Free and open to seniors 55 years and older.

Black History Month Fashion Show at Eastway Regional Recreation Center  

Eastway Regional Recreation Center is celebrating Black History Month in style! Come dressed in fabulous, Afrocentric attire and join the fashion show extravaganza, which will feature light refreshments, music, African dancers, and more.

Thursday, Feb. 29, 4 to 6 p.m. 
Eastway Regional Recreation Center  
3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28213 
$15 for Mecklenburg County residents, $17 for nonresidents 
Open to all ages.  

The Black Effect at Methodist Home Recreation Center

Methodist Home Recreation Center is celebrating Black History Month by celebrating Black culture. Come out to see what North Carolina has to offer from the culture's fashion, talent, businesses and more.  

Thursday, Feb. 29, 6 to 8 p.m. 
Methodist Home Recreation Center 
3200 Shamrock Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28215 
Free and open to all ages.