The Charlotte Museum of History is showcasing the “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition," shown here on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This immersive, technology-driven experience uses augmented reality and video game technology to bring the defining moments of the American Revolution to life.
TRACY KIMBALL
tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Through the lens of our visual journalists, a moment in time is captured and becomes part of our history.
Each week the Charlotte Observer will present a selection of images that document communities.
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Amir Behdani, an Iranian immigrant, becomes emotional as he speaks about the war with Iran in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
All-Observer girls team member Lenise Joseph of North Meck on Friday, March 27, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte 49ers men's basketball coach Wes Miller on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Hornets rookie forward Kon Knueppel on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Christian’s Hudson Simmons (8) celebrates a home run in the second inning with teammates during an NCHSAA varsity baseball game against Myers Park, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. Matt Kelley For the Observer
Terri White is the president and CEO of the Charlotte Museum of History where the “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition” is on exhibit. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Butler Bulldogs pitcher Patrick O’Shaughnessy, left, is unable to put the tag on Charlotte Country Day’s Mac Summerville as he leaps toward home plate during the Jack Sink Classic at Charlotte Country Day School on Monday, April 6, 2026. Country Day defeated Butler 3-2. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
All-Observer boys team member Ashton Pierce of North Meck on Friday, March 27, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, left, presents Hiro Otsuka, Chief Executive Officer, SMBC Americas, right, with a gift following the announcement that the Japanese bank will be making Charlotte its second U.S. headquarters on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. In addition to the second headquarters, the bank has committed to add 2,000 high-paying financial services jobs from 2028 through 2032. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
NASCAR legend Kyle Petty greets fans at they exit the Rockingham Special for race day at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April, 4, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
All-Observer boys team member Jaleel Smith of Hunter Huss on Friday, March 27, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
All-Observer girls team member Janiya Boyd of Monroe on Friday, March 27, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball drives up the court during the game against the Indiana Pacers Friday, April 3, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
All-Observer boys team member Chase Smith of Queen’s Grant on Friday, March 27, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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