July 17th: Arrivals

Opening reception/registration/information session. UNCC Center City Building with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Summer Leadership Collaborative

July 18th: Introduction to Charlotte. 

Levine Museum of the New South and walking tour of Fourth Ward

Lunch on your own in Uptown Charlotte

Afternoon: Conference Papers I

Evening: Foodie Tour of Uptown Charlotte

July 19th: Excursion to Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

Tour the largest home in the United States and its expansive gardens

Lunch and complimentary wine tasting 

Explore shops and restaurants in nearby Historic Biltmore Village

July 20th: Charlotte Day

Morning: Conference Papers II

Afternoon: Conference Papers III and Business meeting

Late afternoon: Free time in Charlotte

Evening festivities at the restaurants and breweries of the NoDa neighborhood

July 21st: Check out at hotel and departures