What are the opening hours?

Wednesday 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - 3pm Friday 10am - 3pm Saturday 10am - 3pm

Historic Rosedale

Home
United States
Charlotte, NC
Historic Rosedale

Historic Rosedale preserves and shares the stories of all the people who lived and labored in the house and on the land dating back to 1815. Admission is $5.

Historic 1815 house and grounds which includes gardens and recreated blacksmith shop. Historic Rosedale shares the story of the free and enslaved families who lived and labored here. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and most Saturdays. Additional fee for guided tours of house. Come bring the family and perhaps even a picnic lunch! Please visit our website for more information. www.historicrosedale.org

09/05/2026

Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? Historic Rosedale is open Saturday! Our grounds are open for self-guided tours from 10:00 to 3:00, with guided house tours available at 11:30 and 1:30. Visit our website at https://www.simpletix.com/e/guided-house-tours-2026-tickets-253555 to purchase tickets, and come spend part of your holiday weekend with us!

09/04/2026

Historic Rosedale is open Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend from 10am-3pm with guided house tours (in air conditioning) at 11:30 and 1:30. Bring your friends!

09/02/2026

It's the start of September, and Historic Rosedale is excited to offer two engaging events coming up this month! On Thursday, September 10th, join us for a panel discussion on our current exhibit "Love of Liberty: The Revolutionary Spirit of Rosedale," featuring a close-up look at the exhibit at 6:00 pm, followed by speakers and light refreshments starting at 6:30. This event is FREE, but spaces are limited, and registration is recommended. Visit our website at https://www.simpletix.com/e/love-of-liberty-the-revolutionary-spirit-o-tickets-287501 reserve your spot, and join us for an afternoon of insight, dialogue, and discovery at one of Charlotte’s most treasured historic sites.

Then on Saturday, September 26th, Rosedale is excited to host our first ever “Shadows of September: A Rosedale Paranormal Festival” just in time for National Ghost Hunting Day! Co-hosted by the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS) and Great State Paranormal the event features a full day of family-friendly activities celebrating the Carolinas’ spirited side — all while supporting the preservation of Rosedale’s 200-year-old house and grounds. Visit our website at https://www.simpletix.com/e/shadows-of-september-a-rosedale-paranormal-tickets-287508 to purchase tickets, and come support history (while maybe meeting a ghost or two along the way)!

08/28/2026

For today’s Staff/Volunteer Spotlight, we would like to recognize our resident beekeeper, Amanda Mullen! Amanda became a beekeeper in 2020 and earned her NC Beekeeper’s Certification in 2024. She moved her hives to Rosedale in 2023, where she visits regularly to tend to the hives and extract honey that’s sold in Rosedale’s gift shop. As Amanda tells us, “The bees absolutely LOVE the gardens here at Rosedale and produce an average of about 20 gallons of honey every year!”

Thank you, Amanda—AND the bees—for all you do for Rosedale!

# volunteerspotlight

08/25/2026

Join us for a very special dedication event of the African American Legacy Memorial Garden. With significant new features, including new exhibits, interpretive signage, plantings, and more, the Memorial Garden is an essential aspect of Rosedale. The event will feature guest speakers and mini-tours that highlight the important work taking place at Rosedale and explain the various connections throughout the garden. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. Visit our website at https://www.simpletix.com/e/african-american-legacy-memorial-dedicatio-tickets-290416 to reserve your spot for this notable event, and join us as we celebrate the memory of the African-American community who lived and worked at Historic Rosedale.

08/21/2026

Our honeybees are slowly winding down for the fall season; but there's still plenty of their delicious honey available in our gift shop! Bottles are available in 8 oz, 12 oz, and 15 oz. Stop by and pick up a bottle or two, and join us for a guided house tour while you're here! Tickets for tours can be purchased on site, or online at https://www.simpletix.com/e/guided-house-tours-2026-tickets-253555. Our bees will look forward to seeing you here!

08/18/2026

Our staff and volunteers at Rosedale are constantly researching to learn more about those who lived and worked on the site. Recently, blacksmith Marty Foil helped solve a mystery about another of Rosedale's blacksmiths, a formerly enslaved craftsman named George Caldwell. George had been born enslaved at Rosedale, the grandson of blacksmith Nat Caldwell and his common-law wife Agness (family stories indicate he may possibly have been the son of Rosedale owner Dr. Caldwell or perhaps of one of Dr. Caldwell's sons). He would have been quite a young man when Emancipation was declared but was likely already a highly skilled blacksmith. Following Emancipation he became a successful entrepreneur in Charlotte with blacksmith shops of his own. As Marty put it:

"We all knew from oral history etc that George had a second shop located in the Myers Park area. His first house & shop were located at 1006/1007 [N Tryon St]. Our records indicated Providence Rd (but no address) and a reference to the 1923 City Directory. I found that directory online and was able to find him listed at 1000 Providence Rd...That is currently the site of the Myers Park Methodist Church, which broke ground in 1929."

Another piece of Rosedale’s story clicking into place and revealing how its story threads through Charlotte's history!

08/14/2026

As part of our ongoing Staff/Volunteer Spotlight, we want to take a moment and recognize one of our volunteer docents and resident blacksmith, Gene Pease!

My name is Gene Pease, I’ve lived in Charlotte since 1993 and I’ve been a Rosedale volunteer for a little more than 1 year. I am both a docent and one of the blacksmiths. For years I passed by Rosedale not knowing it was there, then one weekend I attended a craft fair and was instantly attracted to the place. After retirement, I found that volunteering filled two of my interests; history and blacksmithing.

I enjoy leading tours through the house and relating the fascinating history Rosedale holds. In addition, I get to share the rich history of the Rosedale blacksmith shop while also sharing with guests my enjoyment in the craft.

I recieve much satisfaction from witnessing visitors' reactions to the house and its diverse history, and also seeing how our guests are amazed at who the original Rosedale blacksmiths were and the craft that continues to this day."

Historic Rosedale is grateful for our volunteers who donate their time and talents to us. Thanks, Gene, for all you do!

08/11/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 10th for a thought‑provoking conversation inspired by our exhibit “Love of Liberty: The Revolutionary Spirit of Rosedale.” This special panel brings together historians and scholars to explore the many sides of the American Revolution — and how its ideals, conflicts, and consequences shaped the people connected to Rosedale.

Hear perspectives on the British view of the Revolution, the ways Rosedale’s early families were tied to the fight for independence, and the often‑overlooked African‑American experience during this turbulent era and beyond. From loyalty and rebellion to freedom and contradiction, our speakers will unpack the complex stories that defined the founding and growth of the nation.

This event is FREE and open to the public, but spots are limited. Visit our website at https://www.simpletix.com/e/love-of-liberty-the-revolutionary-spirit-o-tickets-287501 to reserve your space and join us for an afternoon of insight, dialogue, and discovery at one of Charlotte’s most treasured historic sites.

08/07/2026

🍂 Shadows of September: A Rosedale Paranormal Festival 👻 Summer may still linger, but fall — and the spirited season — is on its way. Join us Saturday, September 26 for our first‑ever paranormal festival, just in time for National Ghost Hunting Day!

Co-hosted by the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society and Great State Paranormal, this family-friendly event features a full day of fun: a lively vendor market, kid activities (including an Easter‑egg‑style "ghost hunt"), and talks from investigators, historians, and storytellers exploring the Carolinas’ mysterious past.

After sunset, join CAPS and Great State as they lead a scientific ghost hunt of Rosedale’s 200+ year‑old house and grounds. Use real investigative equipment, explore the cellar, and—if you dare—join the more intimate inside‑the‑house investigation (additional ticket required).

Festival tickets, investigation tickets, and combo passes are available now, as well as vendor and club tables. Every ticket supports the preservation of Historic Rosedale. Visit https://www.simpletix.com/e/shadows-of-september-a-rosedale-paranormal-tickets-287508 for more information ant to purchase tickets.

Come support local history… and maybe meet a ghost along the way! 👻

Address

3427 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC
28206

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

7043350325

Website

http://historicrosedale.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Historic Rosedale posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Historic Rosedale:

Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service in Charlotte?