Friendship Force of Charlotte

Friendship Force of Charlotte Our organization participates in cultural homestay-exchanges in various countries. We also host groups from other countries.

WELCOME MID-WILLAMETTE (Rhymes with Dam It) April 17-23The welcome party for our ambassadors from Mid-Willamette Oregon ...
05/07/2026

WELCOME MID-WILLAMETTE (Rhymes with Dam It) April 17-23

The welcome party for our ambassadors from Mid-Willamette Oregon was brunch at the Dilworth Grille.

We started their introduction into Charlotte with a guided tour of the Duke Mansion with its lovely grounds and beautifu...
05/07/2026

We started their introduction into Charlotte with a guided tour of the Duke Mansion with its lovely grounds and beautiful amenities. The grounds are always open to the public which is something we learned. You always learn something on these journeys..even at home.

Diann Norwood was the journey coordinator for this journey. She organized a guided tour of Charlotte by bus and golf ca...
05/07/2026

Diann Norwood was the journey coordinator for this journey. She organized a guided tour of Charlotte by bus and golf cart. It was extremely informative and we (from Charlotte) learned alot.

Here the group stands under the "Firebird on an Arch" by the Bechtler Museum. The sculpture is fondly known as the "Dis...
05/07/2026

Here the group stands under the "Firebird on an Arch" by the Bechtler Museum. The sculpture is fondly known as the "Disco Chicken"
Shown here:
Bev, Patricia, Chris, Mary, Marilyn, Kathy, Linda, Laraine, Betty, Nancy, Blair, Jeff, Dorthe, Jimmie, Diann & Arnie.

The first gold rush actually occurred in North Carolina. We took our friends to Reed Gold mine to try their luck in pan...
05/07/2026

The first gold rush actually occurred in North Carolina. We took our friends to Reed Gold mine to try their luck in panning for gold.

What would be visit to the South without seeing a plantation. Rosedale Plantation offered insight into living on a plan...
05/07/2026

What would be visit to the South without seeing a plantation. Rosedale Plantation offered insight into living on a plantation.
Fortunately, the blacksmith was giving a demonstration. Dorthe was giving the job of keeping the embers glowing by working the bellows.

The Schiele Museum in Gastonia offered a glimpse into dinosaurs, nature and typical Catawba native housing made of tree ...
05/07/2026

The Schiele Museum in Gastonia offered a glimpse into dinosaurs, nature and typical Catawba native housing made of tree bark.

The Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina was a decisive military victory for the Patriots which turned the tide le...
05/07/2026

The Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina was a decisive military victory for the Patriots which turned the tide leading to our independence from Britain. We took our Oregon friends here to enjoy learning about this battle and how it was won. They had the option to hike the trail and see a demonstration of the rifles used to win the battle.

For lunch we took our guests to see the fun at the Whitewater Center.
05/07/2026

For lunch we took our guests to see the fun at the Whitewater Center.

The Raptor Center...what a place to spread your wings
05/07/2026

The Raptor Center...what a place to spread your wings

Everyone had nice things to say about their hosts and guests.
05/07/2026

Everyone had nice things to say about their hosts and guests.

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