LNP: A Ferry Tale - Anecdotal History of Mtn Island Lake
Staff Led2024 Summer|#155019
Jul 13, 2024
12 yrs +, Mixed
Naturevi. Adult (Ages 18+)
Activity locationMeet at Quest Nature Center - 6345 Sample Rd Huntersville, NC 28078
Description
Celebrate the Centennial of Mountain Island Lake with tales from legendary local Rusty Rozzelle!
Rusty Rozzelle has worked to protect and restore water quality conditions in Mecklenburg County streams, lakes, and ponds for over 40 years serving as the County’s Water Quality Program Manager. Rusty has a unique perspective on his job in that he is a 6th generation native of Mecklenburg County who spent his childhood playing in the waters that he grew to love and has dedicated his life to protecting.
The Rozzelle family came to live in Mecklenburg in the mid-1700s when they purchased a farm along the banks of the Catawba River west of Charlotte. To supplement their income, they also ran a ferry carrying travelers across the Catawba River for over 120 years. The road from the ferry to Charlotte came to be called Rozzelle’s Ferry Road and many segments of that old road still bear that name today. The bridge crossing the river at Brookshire Boulevard (HWY 16) is named the Rozzelle Ferry Bridge. Rusty and 6 generations of his family have lived, worked, and played in the Catawba River in that stretch we now call Mountain Island Lake. During his presentation, Rusty will share tales passed down from his ancestors for over 200 years in a unique and entertaining anecdotal history of Mountain Island Lake.
Activity meeting dates
Jul 13, 2024
Sat10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Instructor
Quest Volunteer
More Information
SupervisorJoli Reynolds
Number of sessions1
DepartmentNPNR
Registration dates
MembersJun 1, 2024 9:00 AM to Jul 13, 2024
Resident non-membersJun 1, 2024 9:00 AM to Jul 13, 2024
Non-resident non-membersJun 1, 2024 9:00 AM to Jul 13, 2024
Contact Us
Contact us at 980-314-7878
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
For more information regarding nature center programs, please call 980-314-7878. To request a modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact TIRS staff at 980-314-1192 or email TRInfo@MeckNC.gov.Free
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- Meet at Quest Nature Center - 6345 Sample Rd Huntersville, NC 28078
