CHARLOTTE, UNITED STATES

The Duke Mansion

The Duke Mansion and its surrounding gardens is a historic landmark that is operated as a nonprofit Historic Inn and Meeting Place with all proceeds being used to preserve and protect this community treasure. The Duke Mansion has been home and host to leaders of the 20th century, with James Buchanan Duke being its most famous owner. Duke’s most lasting legacies, including Duke University, Duke Energy and the Duke Endowment, took shape at this home.