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  • The American Revolution: Life on the Home Front in Chatham County

    Chatham County Historical Association Events
    Chatham County Historical Museum 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join the Chatham County Historical Association for The American Revolution: Life on the Home Front in Chatham County on Sun, Nov 2, 2pm-3:30pm at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse and Museum. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, most folks think first about the battles that took place during that war. But the majority of...

  • Where the Stars, Stripes, and Eagles Fly

    Chatham County Parks and Recreation Events
    Chatham Grove Community Center 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, United States

    Join CCPRCR's Where the Stars, Stripes, and Eagles Fly program on Fri, Nov 14, 9:30am-10:15am. As part of Chatham's America 250 celebration, they will explore some of the symbols associated with our country and the reasons and stories behind them. This class includes story time and a themed craft project. Registration opens Mon, Sep 8, and closes Mon, Nov 3....

  • Screening of PBS Documentary – The American Revolution

    Chatham County Historical Association Events
    Chatham County Historical Museum 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Chatham Celebrates America 250 presents an exciting Screening of PBS Documentary The American Revolution: Episode One on Tue, Dec 9, 6pm-8pm at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse and Museum in Pittsboro. This event is free and open to the public. The episode lasts approximately two hours. This event takes place indoors. There is an elevator in the Historic Courthouse to...

  • America 250 History Trivia

    Chatham Community Library Events
    Chatham Community Library 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join the Chatham Community Library for America 250 History Trivia on Sat, Jan 10, 10am-12pm. America 250 history trivia is a set of fun questions or facts about U.S. history made to celebrate America’s 250th...

  • MLK Community Celebration

    Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church 1085 Mitchell's Chapel Road​, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church, Chatham Community NAACP, and The Community Remembrance Coalition - Chatham (CRC-C) for an MLK Community Celebration on Mon, Jan 19, 12:30pm-2pm. This community celebration recognizes the life and sacrifice of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. CRC-C and students from Seaforth High School are sponsoring a drive to support CORA. The Chatham...

  • Bald Eagle Discussion at Jordan Lake

    Chatham Sports Alliance
    Ebenezer Church Day Use Area 2582 Beaver Creek Rd, Apex, NC, United States

    Join NC State Parks and the US Army Corps of Engineers for a Bald Eagle Discussion at Jordan Lake on Thu, Jan 22, 10am-11am. Join a Park Ranger to discuss Bald Eagles and the upcoming Bald Eagle Festival. This program will cover basic Bald Eagle biology, the nesting population at Jordan Lake, and promote the annual Bald Eagle...

  • Peace Painting for MLK Day

    Chatham County Parks and Recreation Events
    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At Peace Painting on Fri, Jan 23, 10am-11am, you'll join others in honoring the spirit of Marin Luther King Jr., promoting a message of peace and unity. Participants will paint large...

  • Goldston America 250: Film Series

    Goldston Library Events
    Goldston Library 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road, Goldston, 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...

  • Bald EagleFest at Jordan Lake

    Chatham Sports Alliance
    B. Everett Jordan Dam 2080 Jordan Dam Rd., Moncure, NC, United States

    Join NC State Parks and the US Army Corps of Engineers for their 2nd Annual Bald EagleFest at Jordan Lake on Sat, Feb 7, 8am-12pm. Jordan Lake is home to at least...

  • Goldston America 250: Film Series

    Goldston Library Events
    Goldston Library 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road, Goldston, 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,...

  • Goldston America 250: Film Series

    Goldston Library Events
    Goldston Library 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road, Goldston, 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,...

  • It’s Elementary: America 250 Fun and Games!

    Chatham Community Library Events
    Chatham Community Library 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join the Chatham Community Library for It's Elementary: America 250 Fun and Games hosted on the second Thursday of every month, 4pm-5pm. Elementary-age kids are invited to explore America's past through a variety of crafts and games. This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public. No registration is required. The event will take place indoors in the...