Person County’s Commemoration

On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. 

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is leading the statewide effort to plan for the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. Their goal is to energize robust, comprehensive, and inclusive programs across ALL of North Carolina.

North Carolina will commemorate the 250th Anniversary with activities across a multi-year commemoration, with a focus on 2026. Additional events will continue through 2033 to reflect our state’s Revolutionary history. DNCR activities will include educational outreach for schools and families, online resources, traveling exhibits, and a variety of events.

America 250 NC

America 250

Local Planning Committee

• Dana Blackwell, Chamber of Commerce
• Rev. Clevie Brandon, Faith Community
• Katie Ann Brann, Tourism Development Authority
• Teresa Burch, Person Veterans Council
• Lynda Clayton, City of Roxboro
• Carrie Currie, Person County Museum of History
• Brian Hart, Person County Government
• VACANT, Arts Council
• Julie Maybee, Tourism Development Authority
• Kelly Snow, The Courier Times
• Kara Stewart, Sappony Tribe
• Kim Strickland, Person County Government
• Alan Whitlow, Person Veterans Council
• Von Yeager, Person County Public Library

Resolution Recognizing and Approving the Person County America 250 NC Committee

2026 Commemoration Events

Our America 250 events calendar is hosted by Visit Person County, our local Tourism Development Authority. Check back often for new events and updated details at America 250 Person County Events

This project was supported through a grant from America 250 NC, a program of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.