Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

NC History Book Club: Between the Lines
2026-11-21 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Chatham County Historical Museum, 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
As part of Chatham County’s year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Chatham County Historical Association (CCHA) is hosting an NC History Book Club: Between the Lines, held on the third Saturday of every month in 2026, from 9:30am-10:30am. This monthly book club will explore North Carolina’s rich history through engaging nonfiction. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or are simply curious about the people and events that shaped our state, join CCHA for conversation and lively discussion.
Register here for the June 2026 session, where you will discuss Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers by David Wright and David Zoby. Fire on the Beach explores the dangers of 19th-century coastal transportation along North Carolina’s “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” where ships carrying goods and people faced constant danger. Through the story of Richard Etheridge and the all-black crew of the US Life-Saving Service, the crew faced discrimination and the dangers of the Atlantic, yet rose to heroism in their service. Participation is free, and you are welcome to bring friends. This month’s event takes place Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am-10:30am at the Chatham County Courthouse and Historical Museum.
All are welcome, and admission is free. To register and for more information, click here. This event takes place indoors. The Courthouse and Historical Museum is ADA-accessible. Free parking is available across the street in front of the Chatham County Government Annex. No pets allowed. This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiative. See more America 250 events. See more events hosted by The Chatham Historical Association.

Goldston America 250: Film Series
2026-11-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Goldston Library, 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road, Goldston, 27252, United States
Join the Chatham Community Library for this Goldston America 250 Film Series, hosted every fourth Tuesday, January-December 2026, 4pm-6pm. America 250’s mission is to honor and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. The Goldston Library will screen the following documentaries and films:

Tue, Jan 27, 4pm-6pm The Congress, Ken Burns.
Tue, Feb 24, 4pm-6pm Becoming Frederick Douglass, Stanley Nelson and Nicole London.
Tue, Mar 24, 4pm-6pm Rachel Carson: The Woman Who Launched the Modern Environmental Movement, Michelle Ferrari.
Tue, Apr 28, 4pm-6pm Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain, Martin Doblmeier.
Tue, May 26, 4pm-6pm The Address, Ken Burns.
Tue, Jun 23, 4pm-6pm The Brooklyn Bridge, Ken Burns.
Tue, Jul 28, 4pm-6pm The Statue of Liberty, Ken Burns.
Tue, Aug 25, 4pm-6pm American Coup: Wilmington 1898, Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein.
Tue, Sep 22, 4pm-6pm How it Feels to be Free, Yoruba Richen.
Tue, Oct 27, 4pm-6pm 80 Years Later, Celine Parreñas Shimizu.
Tue, Nov 24, 4pm-6pm Gather, Sanjay Rawal.
Tue, Dec 22, 4pm-6pm Women of World War II: The Untold Stories, Eli Brown.

This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public. No registration is required. The event will take place indoors in the Goldston Library. The Goldston Library is ADA-compliant, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, common spaces, walkways, and restrooms. Free parking is available outside the library. Pets are not allowed – please leave your furry friends at home.
This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiative. See more America 250 events.
