Oak Ridge Town Park – Shelter 1 (near amphitheater) 10AM – Decorate bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers – anything without a motor!11AM – Bike Parade begins! (Families welcome to join or just watch)Plus water fun, hot dogs, frozen treats, and more! Questions? Call Town Hall at 336.644.7009.
Celebrate Independence Day at Gibsonville’s annual 4th of July Celebration! The event will be held on July 4 from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM on the Downtown Green in Gibsonville and is a beloved community tradition. We take pride in honoring Gibsonville’s old-fashioned roots and celebrating Independence Day in a traditional, family-friendly way. Activities include:
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our Nation Presented by Allegacy Financial® The Fun Fourth Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of the nation’s birthday. Elm Street lights up with live music, food, and items from local downtown vendors. With crowd-favorite entertainment and performances, this event brings people together in a meaningful and memorable way. Live Music […]
Gates open at 4:30 pm$10 parking pass – cash only$20 Family Fun Zone Mark your calendar for the annual Uncle Sam Jam and celebrate the Fourth of July with us! High Point Parks & Recreation has been a proud partner in this tradition since 1973, and we invite you and your family to be part […]
Oak Ridge Town Park Amphitheater5:30 pm – Bring lawn chairs or blankets.6:00 pm – Triad Community Band concert begins Food for the whole family, including cake & ice cream! Bring canned goods to support Crisis Control Ministry, Kernersville Thanks to the Guilford County America250 Committee for their generous support of these events Questions? Call Town […]
Copland, Aaron: Appalachian SpringZwilich, Ellen Taaffe: Remembrance (world premiere)Foote, Arthur: Cello Concerto (Schwarz)Zwilich: JubilationGershwin, George: American in ParisEastern Festival Orchestra
Join us for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence. This program is part of a national event led by America250 Hawaii. Americans from all 50 states, 5 Territories, the District of Columbia, and Minor Outlying Islands of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together,’ 100 year to the day it was first publicly read to colonists in […]
The Historic First Presbyterian Church Cemetery next to the museum contains the graves of many prominent early residents of Greensboro, including Governor John Motley Morehead. Drop in anytime during the above hours for a free tour to learn about the history, people, and remarkable funerary art of this historic cemetery.
250 years ago today, the “Declaration of Independence” was first read aloud to the public! Learn about the importance of this document and try your hand at writing like the Founding Fathers. Practice your penmanship with quills and ink provided by our costumed interpreters. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
Greensboro History Museum’s Flashback family fun series highlights decades past for our city and beyond. Recent Flashbacks have explored the history, music, culture, and curiosities of the 1920s, 1940s, and 1950s. This year we’re crossing centuries by looking back at the decades of the 1770s and 1970s as our nation celebrates major milestones.
Join High Point Museum for a free public screening of the new historical documentary, “The American Constitution.” The film brings the dramatic story of the nation’s founding to life. A live Q&A with the film’s award-winning director, David Garrigus, will follow the screening. Free and open to the public.
Focus on America250 in NC and the library’s 100th anniversary. Check the Children’s page on the website for more details: https://www.highpointnc.gov/1022/Childrens-Programs.