History buffs, here’s a free program, The Catawba Valley Decorative Arts Survey, presented by The Mecklenburg Historical Association Docents, on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015, 11:00 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church (101 W. Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213).
The Catawba Valley Decorative Arts Survey was established in the 1990s to document the material culture of our ancestors in Mecklenburg and the surrounding counties. Since then, MHA Docents Linda Dalton and Jane Estep have been documenting and photographing furniture, textiles, books, papers, paintings and artwork, needlework, silver, pewter, tin, iron, glass, and ceramics made or used in the area from 1750 through 1850. Some of the items are in museums or public collections, but many are privately owned. Linda and Jane began their investigation in Rowan County, an early center for artisans, and spread their search across the entire region. For the April program they will share slides of some of their best finds, point out interesting details, and share stories of their adventures along the way. Linda and Jane had considerable interest and knowledge of material culture when the project began. After 20 years of exploring Southern decorative arts, they are indeed experts.
Refreshments are available at 9:30 a.m. The business meeting will follow at 10:00, with the hour-long program beginning at 11:00.
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