The North Carolina Presbyterian Historical Society will gather on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26 for their annual Spring Tour of churches and historical sites. This year’s event will focus on Iredell and Rowan Counties. The tour will convene at Thyatira Presbyterian Church in Rowan County with registration beginning at 10:30am. Friday’s events continue to Third Creek Presbyterian Church near Cleveland and then to Bethany Presbyterian Church near Statesville. The Hampton Inn in Statesville with be the headquarters for the tour and the site of overnight accommodation. Saturday’s events include a visit to Fort Dobbs State Historic Site and First Presbyterian Church in Statesville.
Registration Fee is $25, which includes Saturday lunch. Send check by April 19, payable to NCPHS, PO Box 20804, Raleigh, NC 27619-0804. Contact donaldcmcleod@gmail.com or 910-695-5550 for more information.
Wednesday, May 14
Signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (Monthly Meeting)
7:30 pm
ONLINE - Via ZOOM
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, Sarah Sue Hardinger will present an overview of the signers of this document and their stories.
Thursday, May 15 through Friday, May 30
CMH Meck Dec Exhibit (Local Events)
Charlotte Museum of History - 3500 Shamrock Drive
Come by the Charlotte Museum of History to view the special exhibit commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Saturday, May 17 through Sunday, May 18
Voices From The Past (Local Events)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Settler's Cemetery
Stroll through historic Settler's Cemetery and hear re-enactors tell the tales of many interesting people laid to rest in this special place.
Sunday, May 18
DAR Tea With Captain Jack (Local Events)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Charlotte Museum of History - 3500 Shamrock Drive
Monday, May 19
Mecklenburg Declaration Debate (Local Events)
6:00 pm
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
Come to hear local high school students debate the truth of the Meck Dec.
The North Carolina Presbyterian Historical Society will gather on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26 for their annual Spring Tour of churches and historical sites. This year’s event will focus on Iredell and Rowan Counties. The tour will convene at Thyatira Presbyterian Church in Rowan County with registration beginning at 10:30am. Friday’s events continue to Third Creek Presbyterian Church near Cleveland and then to Bethany Presbyterian Church near Statesville. The Hampton Inn in Statesville with be the headquarters for the tour and the site of overnight accommodation. Saturday’s events include a visit to Fort Dobbs State Historic Site and First Presbyterian Church in Statesville.