Though Black culture in Charlotte is anchored by Harvey Gantt Cultural Center, an HBCU, Soul Food, art galleries, and the historic 4th Ward, financial jobs are driving Queen City’s rapid population growth.

History
After the Gold Bust, the cotton industry brought prosperity to slaveholders in the region

Cultural Sites
Harvey Gantt Center, Johnson C. Smith U., and Romare Bearden Park are worthy highlights

Restaurants and Nightclubs
Fumee Kitchen & Cocktails provides an upscale experience you’ll remember

Shops and Galleries
Dupp & Swat, Charlotte Black Market, and McFly’s boutiques are must-visits

Chacara Harvin and Thomas Dorsey visiting Fumee Kitchen & Cocktails; (c) Soul Of America

Innkeeper & Spa
Ms. Elsies Caribbean B&B and The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary are cherished for reflection & rejuvenation

Heritage Sites
Dr. Mary Harper and Dr. Bertha Maxwell established the local African American Cultural Center

The Legacy of Sweet Daddy Grace
Charles Emmanuel Grace was born in Cape Verde, West Africa before immigrating to Charlotte

Civil Rights Movement
Kelly Alexander became the “Patriarch of North Carolina’s Civil Rights Movement”

Family Attractions
Carowinds Theme Park and U.S. National Whitewater Center burn all the energy your kids require

General Attractions
Levine Museum of the New South reminds you that Charlotte is a milestone in the modern era

Arts
North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Bechtler Museum of Modern Art are top tier