Exploring Charlotte's fascinating history, with John Short
Mar 24, 2025•25 min
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Episode description
John Short, who writes the "Historical Heavyweights" column for The Charlotte Ledger, talks with Ledger editor Tony Mecia about Charlotte's most fascinating historical figures and the importance of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and early settlers. They also discuss two of Short's other projects: The Charlotte Podcast (which has nearly 300 episodes) and the Elizabeth neighborhood's Halloween pumpkin wall (which Short helps organize).
This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.
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