The Mills and the Music

400 Hermitage Road,Charlotte NC 28207

24 April, 2022

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Dr. Tom Hanchett takes us back to the 1930s when Charlotte outshone Nashville as a recording hub for country and gospel music The Music and the Mills Part of the Rosalie Reynolds Explore History! Series presented by Wells Fargo Private Bank  3 pm Sunday April 24, 2022 In person at the Duke Mansion or YouTube Livestream Featuring Dr. Tom Hanchett Community historian Tom Hanchett takes us back to the 1930s when Charlotte outshone Nashville as a recording hub for country and gospel music. The catalyst? The Charlotte region’s emergence as America’s textile manufacturing center, drawing country people to the city. Hear vintage recordings by Father of Bluegrass Bill Monroe, gospel stars The Golden Gate Quartet, guitarist Arthur Smith and more. The Rosalie Reynolds Explore History Series, presented by Wells Fargo Private Bank, is a partnership with The Duke Mansion and the North Carolina Chapter of The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. The Duke Mansion is a nonprofit with all proceeds being used to preserve and protect this community treasure. Supporters and guests of The Duke Mansion are dedicated to providing critical resources to help ensure that this home and all of the important history it represents remain a part of Charlotte for generations to come. To make a one-time, tax-deductible donation to the historical Duke Mansion, CLICK HERE.