Historic Sites 2025 A250 Events
Halifax Resolves Days: Prelude to Revolution, April 11-12
Celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves, the first official action by an entire colony recommending independence from Great Britain. Help commemorate the beginning of the American revolution while celebrating the anniversary of the Halifax Resolves, the first official call for independence from Britain by any American colony. Enjoy living-history activities, historic weapons demonstrations, military drills, and interact with characters from Halifax’s past. Saturday begins with a traditional Native American ceremony at Magazine Spring, hosted by the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, later the Historical Halifax Restoration Association will host the annual Halifax Day ceremony featuring a guest speaker, followed by a reception. The NC Society Sons of the American Revolution will host a wreath-laying ceremony that morning at the site of the colonial courthouse.
Battle of Alamance Reenactment, May 17
Alamance Battleground will recapture the scene of the conflict that involved almost 2,000 North Carolina farmers faced a force under Governor Tryon of 1,000 militia at the Battle of Alamance of May 16, 1771. Known as Regulators because of a desire to regulate public officials, after years of abuse they stood their ground and made their voice heard at Alamance. The Regulator uprising was crushed destroying their attempt at reform.
In the Glorious Cause of Liberty: The 250th Anniversary of the Burning of Fort Johnston, July 19
The burning and destruction of Fort Johnston by over 500 Whig militiamen during the summer of 1775 spurred the colony of North Carolina into a war after which it would never be the same. The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, partnering with the City of Southport and Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, will mark this historical event with a free symposium, living history, and nighttime commemoration. Join us as we delve into the stories and individuals behind this turning point in history, and the impact that it would have on the lives of the citizens of Cape Fear and the new republic.
House in the Horseshoe Battle Reenactment, July 26
The annual battle reenactment of the Tory and Whig skirmish at House in the Horseshoe. This one-day event will highlight the struggles of the backcountry as the Revolutionary War engulfed North Carolina. Battle will take place at 2:00. Activities and 18th Century demonstrations throughout the day.
Our Maritime Heritage: Becoming American, October 4
As the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War approaches, we often reflect upon the question—When are we American? Explore the lives of the people living in and around Bath, and the choices that were thrust upon them in the years leading up to 1776.