QC History
The footage, the maps, and the records of Charlotte's past, gathered in one place.
How would you like to explore?
The Projects
QC Search
Search thousands of historical Charlotte sources from institutions across the region.
Visit →search.qchistory.com
QC Maps
Maps of Charlotte from the archives, including film from the WBTV vault, historic sites, and census change since 1960.
Visit →maps.qchistory.com
Sugaw Creek Museum
A historic church museum’s collection, catalogued and published online.
Visit →sugawcreekmuseum.qchistory.com
QC Events
Concerts, museum programs, and cultural events across the city.
Visit →events.qchistory.com
QC Collection
A personal collection of Charlotte objects and ephemera.
Visit →collection.qchistory.com
Video Archive
QC History’s official YouTube channel.
Visit →youtube @qchistoryCharlotte’s Digital History Hub
The footage, maps, and records here come from institutions across the city. Archives, libraries, and museums do the hard work of preserving this history.
QC History puts it in one place and makes it easier to explore. It is a work in progress, and it keeps growing.
QC History is a North Carolina nonprofit, founded by public historian Nolan Dahm and directed by a board of archivists, historians, and educators. We work with the city’s libraries, archives, and museums, and with smaller organizations that need help cataloguing and sharing their collections. Everything on the site is cited, and nothing sits behind a login or a paywall.