Charlotte-Mecklenburg History with Dan Morrill
Dr. Dan Morrill, a retired professor from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and retired Director of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission discusses the history of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. These views are Dan's own and do not represent those of anyone or anything else. Please follow Dan on Instagram at danmorrill.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
A Tour of Charlotte's Historic Fire Stations
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian takes you on a tour of Charlotte's historic fire stations.
The History of Firefighting
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian begins his discussion of the history of firefighting in Charlotte.
Charlotte's Mid-Century Modern Treasures
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian takes you on a tour of some of Charlotte's Mid-Century Modern treasures.
Historic Preservation & Mid-Century Modern
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian discusses the birth of historic preservation and the Mid-Century Modern movement.
Mid-Century Modern
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian continues his discussion of Mid-Century Modern architecture.
The Mystery of the Charlotte Griffins
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, starts the episode telling the story of solving the mystery of the origin of the griffins on Crescent Ave. and in…
Walk Right in Belmont to the P&N Terminal
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian. continues his discussion of the history and architecture of the Piedmont and Northern Railway that ran in The Car…
All Aboard The Piedmont And Northern Railway
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, discusses the history and architecture of the Piedmont and Northern Railway that ran in The Carolinas in the 20th…
(Part Two) The History of Dilworth
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, concludes his discussion of the history of the Dilworth neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.
(Part One) The History of Dilworth
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, begins his discussion of the history of the Dilworth neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.
(Part Three) The History of Myers Park and Cherry
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, concludes his discussion of the history of the Myers Park and Cherry neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.
(Part Two) The History of Myers Park and Cherry
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, continues his discussion of the history of the Myers Park and Cherry neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.
(Part One) The History of Myers Park and Cherry
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, begins his discussion of the history of the Myers Park and Cherry neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.
Slave Cemeteries of Mecklenburg County (The History of Slavery Part Two)
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, continues his discussion of the history of slavery in Mecklenburg County, NC. Today he focuses on slave cemeteri…
The History of Slavery in Mecklenburg County: Part One
Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, begins his discussion of the history of slavery in Mecklenburg County, NC. He will continue next week.
The History of Eastover
In this episode we discuss the history of the Eastover neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.
NoDa has a History Worth Saving
In this week's episode with discuss the history of North Charlotte and NoDa: from the mill era, to the challenges after the mills closed in 1969, to the revitalization of the neighborhood in the ear…
What's New with Preserve Mecklenburg?
In this week's episode we discuss some of Preserve Mecklenburg's current projects.
Happy Mother's Day to Ruth Pentes!
In this episode we continue our discussion from last week of Charlotte, NC artist Jack Pentes and his wife, Ruth.
We're Off to See the Wizard Jack Pentes
In this episode we discuss the life of the incredibly talented Charlotte artist and designer Jack Pentes Jr. Preserve Mecklenburg is working to save his home. Jack's many accomplishments include de…