Charlotte Historic Districts 50th Anniversary Celebration
Thu, Sep 24
|Carolina Theatre
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Charlotte’s historic districts and launch PlaceCLT Foundation—a new nonprofit dedicated to preserving and creating the places, stories, and character that define Charlotte’s identity and sense of belonging.


Time & Location
Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Carolina Theatre, 230 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
About the event
Please note: This is an invite only event
Join us for a special evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of Charlotte’s local historic districts and the public launch of PlaceCLT Foundation.
For five decades, Charlotte’s Historic District Commission has worked alongside residents, neighborhood leaders, and preservation advocates to steward the city’s local historic districts—places that reflect Charlotte’s architectural character, neighborhood identity, and shared history. This milestone offers an opportunity to honor the people, partnerships, and places that have helped protect the character of these neighborhoods while recognizing the role preservation continues to play in shaping a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected city.
The celebration will also mark the official public launch of PlaceCLT Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to preserving and creating the places, stories, and cultural landscapes that define Charlotte’s identity and sense of belonging. As Charlotte continues to grow and change, PlaceCLT will help expand the meaning of preservation…
