The Battle of Charlotte American Revolution Reenactment and Living History Weekend has brought Revolutionary history to life for many years. When its longtime event site unexpectedly fell through last year, the future of this meaningful tradition became uncertain.
The Museum of the Waxhaws, together with dedicated reenactment units and community partners such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, stepped forward to give the event a new home. Hosting the Battle of Charlotte in Waxhaw may seem unexpected at first—but historically, the connection runs deep.
Before the Lines Were Drawn: Waxhaw’s Mecklenburg Roots
In the 1700s, before Union County existed, Waxhaw was located within the boundaries of Mecklenburg County. This frontier region shaped early settlement, land grants, transportation routes, and Revolutionary War movements throughout the Carolina backcountry.
Although Waxhaw became part of Union County when it was formed in 1842, its Mecklenburg roots remain woven into the landscape. Old trails, farm lines, family connections, and early county records all trace back to that original jurisdiction.
The Museum of the Waxhaws is proud to work alongside reenactors, historians, heritage organizations, and community partners to ensure the Battle of Charlotte continues. By opening our grounds to this longtime event, we are not simply preserving a reenactment—we are protecting a tradition, strengthening regional partnerships, and helping visitors understand that Revolutionary history did not stop at today’s county lines.
Battle of Charlotte Reenactment and Living History Weekend
September 26–27, 2026
Museum of the Waxhaws
The Revolution is on the move—and this September, history continues at the Museum of the Waxhaws.