Join America250 at the Carolina Theatre for a FREE screening of The Patriot, a movie telling the story of the struggle of the War of Independence. Admission is free thanks to the support and partnership of America 250 Guilford County. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Carolina Theatre can accommodate approximately 1,100 […]
Limits of Freedom explores the lives of free and enslaved African Americans in Guilford and Rockingham Counties in early U.S. history. Their experiences, from service in the Revolutionary War to work along the Dan River, illustrate the lived reality of people during a time of slavery. Passed down through the generations, the stories in this […]
Join America250 at the Carolina Theatre for a FREE screening of 1776, a musical movie about the struggles of the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Admission is free thanks to the support and partnership of America 250 Guilford County. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Carolina Theatre can accommodate approximately 1,100 […]
On July 2, 2026, Guilford County will kick off the Independence Day weekend with America’s Potluck. We are asking communities and neighborhoods to host potlucks with their friends and neighbors. America250 Guilford County is offering micro-grants of up to $50 for potluck events in Guilford County, NC, to help neighborhoods get started. Learn more, find […]
This is a special evening farmers market to help folks stock up on fresh produce and baked goods in advance of the July 4th weekend, for more information, contact Julie Raynor at julie.raynor@highpointnc.gov.
Kick off the Independence Day weekend in style at Wrenn Miller Park! Make plans to celebrate in Jamestown on Friday, July 3rd! Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available beginning at noon, while supplies last. Then, stick around for Music in the Park with the Special Occasion Band beginning at 6 pm!
The county’s biggest fireworks display will light up the night at the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Guilford County Parks will host the event at Northeast Park, 3441 Northeast Park Dr., Gibsonville, on Friday, July 3. Guests should arrive at the park no later than 7 p.m. and plan to stay until after the fireworks finale. The […]
Kick off the holiday weekend at Downtown Greensboro’s July 3rd Block Party in Hamburger Square with Kids in America – Totally 80s Tribute Band! Join us from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an evening of live music, community celebration, and patriotic fun as we count down to the Fun Fourth Festival and America’s 250th […]
Commemoration of the NC Signers Declaration of Independence at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Hear from George Washington, the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps, and take photos with the three NC Signers. Hosted by Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, and Guilford Fife and Drum Corps Bring a lawn chair.
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:
Add your wish for the next 50 years to a living archive of shared hopes. From July 8 to September 20, the Greensboro History Museum’s Wish Wall will capture our communities’ hopes and dreams for the future. Wish Walls are a national initiative of Made By Us and part of GHM’s America250 community programming.
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.
How did colonists prepare their households for the seasons? What was bathing and hygiene like? How did soldiers clean their wool uniforms? How were plants and herbs used to freshen things up? Join our costumed interpreters as they demonstrate practices of cleanliness in the 18th and 19th centuries. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
In this presentation, archivists Alison Thurman and Josh Hager will highlight selections from the blog and other records covering a variety of topics related to Outlander, including land grants, court records, military records, and more. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about North Carolina history and records available relating to Colonial North Carolina, […]