Throwback Thursday - A Bonnie Night at Fraser's Ridge

  • Thu, May 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • The Charlotte Museum of History

    3500 Shamrock Drive
    Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
Ticket Price $0.00-$5.00 This event is now over
Description

Celebrate the newest season of the Starz hit-show, Outlander, with this Scottish-themed Throwback Thursday! As Scots-Irish settlers in the 18th century Piedmont, Hezekiah & Mary Alexander experienced many parallels to that of Jamie and Claire Fraser in the show (sans the time travel): They established a large homestead in the 1770s while raising an ever-growing family, acted as local leaders in various political and civil matters, and found themselves at the forefront of the American Revolution in the Carolina backcountry. For pay-what-you-wish admission, visitors can explore the museum’s exhibits and historic Alexander homesite after hours, and enjoy a traditional Scottish bagpipe performance by Queen City Juvenile Pipe and Drum. 

Want to go inside the 1774 Alexander Rock House? Sign up for a special Outlander-themed guided tour at 6:30pm ($5/person) and explore the many similarities and differences between the Frasers living on Fraser’s Ridge and that of the Alexander family. Is Outlander historically accurate? Does the main house on Fraser’s Ridge have the same features and design as the Alexander Rock House? Would Hezekiah Alexander consider Jamie Fraser a friend, ally, or foe? 

Date & Time

Thu, May 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

The Charlotte Museum of History

3500 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28215 The Charlotte Museum of History
The Charlotte Museum of History

The Charlotte Museum of History saves and shares the Charlotte region’s history, connecting the past to current issues and opportunities. We believe a shared understanding of the past can enrich the community’s future, and we work to tell the stories of all parts of our community and all those who have inhabited our area.

 

The museum sits on an eight-acre wooded campus in fast-changing East Charlotte. It’s the site of the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County, the Rock House built circa 1774 for the Hezekiah Alexander household. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a designated local landmark, the house is Charlotte’s only remaining structure from the days of the Revolutionary period. Nearby are a relocated barn dating to the era, a reproduction log kitchen, and a reconstructed two-story springhouse. Tours of the site and museum programs highlight how people lived during that era and tell of the many cultures that came together to build Charlotte, including the stories of Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities.


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