As for the house here, this is the oldest house in Charlotte; the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite which is also known as "The Rock House" and was built in 1774. Mr Alexander was an important local figure in the Revolutionary War and the house was restored some years ago, and the museum is built on the original land. There is also a period kitchen, and a barn, but they are not original to the property. Another building that is original to the property is the Spring House. It was a building built over a spring which kept items like milk and butter cool for a time. Always around 50 in the Spring House...better than nothing prior to the age of refrigeration. Got to explore the various buildings there and toured the house as well (though the second floor was not open for tours) but was pretty cool considering the age and condition of the house (which would be old in the first case, excellent in the second case). I think the museum was well worth the road trip today!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The Charlotte Museum of History (July 4, 2010)
As for the house here, this is the oldest house in Charlotte; the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite which is also known as "The Rock House" and was built in 1774. Mr Alexander was an important local figure in the Revolutionary War and the house was restored some years ago, and the museum is built on the original land. There is also a period kitchen, and a barn, but they are not original to the property. Another building that is original to the property is the Spring House. It was a building built over a spring which kept items like milk and butter cool for a time. Always around 50 in the Spring House...better than nothing prior to the age of refrigeration. Got to explore the various buildings there and toured the house as well (though the second floor was not open for tours) but was pretty cool considering the age and condition of the house (which would be old in the first case, excellent in the second case). I think the museum was well worth the road trip today!
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