In 2026, America will commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The America 250 NC Stanly County Committee is made up of a group of volunteers from municipal governments and nonprofit service organizations from across Stanly County. Together, with the support of presenting sponsor Uwharrie Bank, we have planned series of events, exhibits, and activities throughout Stanly County to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday.
Got an amazing shot from the America 250 NC Stanly County Committee’s Lights of Liberty Drone Show? We want to see it!
EMAIL YOUR PHOTOS TO america250stanlyco@gmail.com
Enter our photo contest! Winners will receive official America 250 merchandise.
The Lights of Liberty Drone Show, held Friday, June 5 at City Lake Park, delivered an unforgettable patriotic celebration as approximately 6,000 residents and visitors gathered for the signature event of Stanly County’s America 250 celebrations.
Featuring 250 illuminated drones choreographed to narration and music, the show filled the sky with vivid, moving images honoring Stanly County and our nation’s history in a modern and inspiring way.
On April 25 in downtown Norwood we proudly unveiled a mural commemorating the Battle of Colson's Mill.
The Battle of Colson’s Mill took place just outside Norwood on July 21, 1780. William Davidson—after whom Davidson County was named—led a large force of Patriots against Loyalists at the fork of the Pee Dee and Rocky rivers, where Colson Mill once stood.
The Stanly County Chorale and the Stanly County Concert Band proudly presented their Spring Concert on April 30 at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center.
“Our American Journey in Music,” featuring the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by North Carolina composer Bruce W. Tippette.
Stanly County’s Official Liberty Tree was dedicated on April 18 at Liberty Garden in downtown Albemarle.
The newly planted white oak serves as a commemorative “Landmark” tree as part of North Carolina’s America 250 NC program.
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