FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cumberland County Public Library’s (CCPL) Local & State History Department will host a series of free activities and programs to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Events will begin in April 2026 and continue through the summer.
These events are supported by an America 250 NC grant and are designed to highlight the region’s Revolutionary War history while offering educational, family-friendly experiences for the community.
The celebration will include programs for history fans, families and researchers. Scheduled activities include:
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A virtual program exploring historical colonial recipes and foods from the colonial period
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A Colonial Day at Heritage Square with activities and demonstrations from Camp Flintlock (registration required)
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A webinar on researching Revolutionary War ancestors
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A lecture on the American Revolution in Cumberland County
The first event, a multi-session role-playing tabletop game set during the Revolutionary era, will take place Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Game On! Cards and Coffee in Fayetteville. Registration is required. Interested community members may register by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1365, or online at bit.ly/4lp2juN.
Additional America 250 NC projects planned by CCPL include a new mural on the side of Headquarters Library, a publication about the Liberty Point Resolves and guided bus tours of Revolutionary War sites across Cumberland County.
Community members are encouraged to follow the library’s social media pages and check the online calendar of events at cumberland.librarycalendar.com. They may also sign up for the Local & State History Department’s email list to stay updated on upcoming America 250 NC programs.
For more information about the America 250 NC events, contact the Local & State History Department at 910-483-7727, ext. 1365, or email lsh@cumberlandcountync.gov.
This project was produced with assistance from the America 250 North Carolina initiative, which is administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of North Carolina.