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
Frank McNinch and the Charlotte Pandemic
In this episode we discuss former Charlotte Mayor Frank McNinch and his involvement with the fight for prohibition, the spinal meningitis pandemic of 1918 and the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918.
Clang Clang Clang Went The Charlotte Trolley
In this episode, we discuss the history of streetcars in Charlotte from their beginnings in 1887 to 1938. We cover topics such as the trolley strike of 1919 (the most violent event in Charlotte Hist…
Did You Wear a Davidson Beanie?
In this episode, we discuss the history of Davidson College from its creation in 1837 until today. We cover topics such as Maxwell Chambers' donation of $250,000 to the college in 1855, student riot…
There's Gold in Them Charlotte Hills!
In this episode, we discuss the history of gold mining in Mecklenburg County from Conrad Reed's discovery of a 17-pound gold nugget to discussions to open a mine as a tourist attraction in the 1970's…
Rosenwald Schools: A Booker T. Washington Inspiration
We had to start off the show with a couple of corrections to the podcast! Oops! In this episode, we discuss the home, life and work of Dr. George E. Davis and his tireless efforts to establish Rose…
Remembering Heroes: Lillian Arhelger, Independence Park & American Legion Memorial Stadium
In this episode, we discuss Independence Park including the Sunnyside Rose Garden, the Lillian Arhelger Memorial and the creators of the park. We also tell the history of American Legion Memorial St…
The Ruin of Myers Park High School
We discuss the history of the Myers Park High School Campus from 1857 to 2020, including the Isaac Newton Alexander Grist Mill Ruin and the special design to make it the "Dream School."
What is Preserve Mecklenburg?
Dr. Dan Morrill discusses the new private organization Preserve Mecklenburg, Inc. and how it can play an important role in the historic preservation of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.