Chatham 250
Chatham 250 Passport Program
Chatham 250 Passport Overview Welcome to the Chatham 250 Passport Experience! Each of the five Chatham 250 Passports - Creative Arts, Growth and Change, Community and Diversity, Agriculture and Natural Environment - offer nearly 20 safe, accessible, and fun activities designed to help you explore Chatham County in honor of this 250th anniversary. Chatham 250 Passport Chatham 250 Passport
Chatham 250: Chatham County History of Communities of Color
Growth and Change Event (Series): Chatham County History of Communities of Color May 28, June 11 and June 19, 2021 Sponsored by Deep River Chapter Pittsboro, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) The public is invited to join the Chatham Community Library for a three-part virtual lecture series chronicling the history of communities of color in Chatham County. The first lecture is in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and will occur on Friday, May 28th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The lecture titled “We Are Proud Americans: Asian American Pacific Islanders Honor Their Heritage” will include a live panel discussion moderated by Anna-Rhesa Versola Kallam, Managing Editor of Chatham Magazine. The second lecture titled “Chatham County – Discovering Our Heritage Through Genealogy” will focus on the genealogical and heritage resources available through the County’s public libraries and other related resources and will occur on Friday, June 11th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The series will conclude with a much-anticipated lecture titled “From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County” on Saturday, June 19th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This lecture, by Charles Johnson, Associate Professor and Director of Public History at North Carolina Central University, is also part of Juneteenth Celebrations in Chatham County. All lectures will occur virtually, and pre-registration is required to access the login information. Interested participants can learn more and RSVP by visiting the Chatham 250 event page: https://www.chatham250.com/event-details/chatham-county-history-of-communities-of-color, or by visiting the Chatham County Calendar: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/county-calendar. Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham […]
Chatham 250: Chatham County History of Communities of Color #2
Growth and Change Event (Series): Chatham County History of Communities of Color May 28, June 11 and June 19, 2021 Sponsored by Deep River Chapter Pittsboro, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) The public is invited to join the Chatham Community Library for a three-part virtual lecture series chronicling the history of communities of color in Chatham County. The second lecture titled “Chatham County – Discovering Our Heritage Through Genealogy” will focus on the genealogical and heritage resources available through the County’s public libraries and other related resources and will occur on Friday, June 11th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The series will conclude with a much-anticipated lecture titled “From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County” on Saturday, June 19th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This lecture, by Charles Johnson, Associate Professor and Director of Public History at North Carolina Central University, is also part of Juneteenth Celebrations in Chatham County. All lectures will occur virtually, and pre-registration is required to access the login information. Interested participants can learn more and RSVP by visiting the Chatham 250 event page: https://www.chatham250.com/event-details/chatham-county-history-of-communities-of-color, or by visiting the Chatham County Calendar: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/county-calendar. Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate […]
CORE Juneteeth!
Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity - CORE will host its 4th annual Chatham County Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19 from 10AM to 2PM at the Pittsboro Fair Grounds (191 Fairgrounds Rd, Pittsboro). This year’s celebration will include food, children’s activities, entertainment and a black business expo. There will also be an on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic provided by UNC Health. For more information visit CORE’s Facebook event page. Learn more about this event and other Chatham 250 Passport activities at www.chatham250.com
Chatham 250: Chatham County History of Communities of Color #3
Growth and Change Event (Series): Chatham County History of Communities of Color May 28, June 11 and June 19, 2021 Sponsored by Deep River Chapter Pittsboro, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) The public is invited to join the Chatham Community Library for a three-part virtual lecture series chronicling the history of communities of color in Chatham County. The series will conclude with a much-anticipated lecture titled “From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County” on Saturday, June 19th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This lecture, by Charles Johnson, Associate Professor and Director of Public History at North Carolina Central University, is also part of Juneteenth Celebrations in Chatham County. All lectures will occur virtually, and pre-registration is required to access the login information. Interested participants can learn more and RSVP by visiting the Chatham 250 event page: https://www.chatham250.com/event-details/chatham-county-history-of-communities-of-color, or by visiting the Chatham County Calendar: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/county-calendar. Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.
Chatham 250: Natural Environment Event: Great Chatham County Camp Out
Natural Environment Event: Great Chatham County Camp Saturday, June 26, 2021 Sponsored by Central Electric Chatham County families are invited to spend the night camping at a designated campsite, in their own backyard, or even in a homemade fort in their living room. Participants can follow along on their own time with many community organizations that will be releasing videos about camping tips and the natural environment of Chatham County. “B. Everett Jordan Dam is looking forward to partnering with Chatham 250 on the Great Chatham County Camp Out by offering a one-night-only camping experience,” said Blake Johnson, Natural Resource Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at B. Everett Jordan Lake. “We’re planning multiple cultural and nature programs for the in-person campout, including storytelling with a Bynum Front Porch storyteller, a campfire sing-a-long, guided hikes and ranger programs with the staff from B. Everett Jordan Dam. We hope to also live stream these programs for our remote campers. It should be an unforgettable night!” Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.
Chatham Community Library 197 NC Hwy 87N, Pittsboro, NC, NC
Join Chatham Community Library for a special #Chatham250 event to celebrate George Moses Horton Day on Monday, June 28 from 2 to 3PM! Don Tate, acclaimed author and illustrator of Poet: The Remarkable Life of George Moses Horton will join us to talk about the life of Chatham County's Historic Poet Laureate, and about his picture book biography of Horton. Read more about this virtual author visit and register. Learn more about this and other Chatham 250 Passport activities at chatham250.com.
Chatham 250: Agricultural Photo Contest
Agriculture Event: Agricultural Photo Contest Submissions due August 1, 2021 Winners announced in September 2021 Sponsored by Chatham County Farm Bureau Chathamites are invited to get out their cameras and set their sights on Agriculture. The Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest is the perfect opportunity to learn about the amazing farms and farm history in Chatham County. Contestants will upload one photo of their choosing and give insight into why they chose this photo in 200 words or less. Coordinating this contest is Kaley Lawing, Community Resource Development/4-H Youth Development Extension Agent with N. C. Cooperative Extension - Chatham County Center. "The Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest gives both youth and adults the opportunity to share their photographs of Chatham County Agriculture with everyone,” said Lawing. “Contest participants will upload their photo submission by going to the Chatham 250 event web page. Contest rules, submission form, and updates can be found there as well and will be available in the upcoming months. Submissions are due by August 1st, and winners will be announced in September." Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.
Chatham 250 Summer Flavors Cooking Classes
Join Tara online to learn about cooking with local summer produce! Preregistration is required; Chatham 250 passport stamps available.
Chatham 250 Summer Flavors Cooking Classes
Join Tara online to learn about cooking with local summer produce! Preregistration is required; Chatham 250 passport stamps available.
Chatham 250 Summer Flavors Cooking Classes
Join Tara online to learn about cooking with local summer produce! Preregistration is required; Chatham 250 passport stamps available.
Chatham 250: Sidewalk Chalk Art Show
Creative Arts Celebration Theme Event: Sidewalk Chalk Festival Saturday, September 11, 2021 Sponsored by Carolina Meadows Residents are invited to express their creativity by joining Chatham 250 at the Sidewalk Chalk Festival Saturday, September 11th from noon - 4:00 p.m. Community Members are welcome to participate on site at the Park at Briar Chapel or send in a photo of their masterpiece that they created at their own home. The competition will be split into age divisions and the winner will be selected by a panel of judges. "Whether participating or spectating, people can look forward to celebrating Chatham 250 using sidewalk chalk as a creative outlet. I am excited to have people from across the county, and of all ages, show off their creativity and love for Chatham County," said Mallory Peterson, Program Supervisor with Chatham County Parks and Recreation and co-liaison for the Chatham 250 Events and Activities committee. Learn more by visiting the Chatham 250 Sidewalk Chalk Festival event page. Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.
Chatham’s Black History
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 BUS, Pittsboro, NCThis month marks the 100th anniversary of an event that is part of what has been called Chatham’s “hidden history” — a part of our history that we would rather not acknowledge. That event was the last recorded lynching in Chatham County. On Sunday morning, September 18, 1921, Eugene Daniel (or Daniels) was taken from jail in Pittsboro and murdered by a mob of Chatham County men for a crime he was alleged to have committed the prior Friday night. It’s tempting to speculate that the telephone may have enabled the mob to assemble so quickly. A similar mob, reported to have come from a wide area, had rapidly assembled a few weeks prior in a thwarted attempt to lynch an accused murderer. That prisoner had been removed to Raleigh for safety. It may be that a general lust for “lynch law” found in Daniel an easy replacement. The crime that sixteen-year-old Daniel stood accused of was entering an occupied dwelling at night. It was surmised that he intended to harm a young white woman who lived there. Subsequently, some have speculated that perhaps, if indeed Daniel was in the house as accused, he was seeking the family’s Black maid. Because justice was subverted by the mob, which brutally murdered Daniels before any evidence was collected or he got to tell his side of the story, we will never know the truth of what happened on the night of the accused crime. We do know that no one was held accountable for the young man’s murder. Some people will remember that the Pittsboro jailer, Taylor, was deaf, and, lacking the power of speech, was unable to turn back the mob with the dramatic oral delivery often seen in movies and novels. We can only hope that he tried. The editorial […]
Chatham 250 Parade / Carvana
Community and Diversity Event: Chatham 250 Parade/Carvana Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Siler City (Rain Date: Sunday, October 24th) Sponsored by Town of Siler City The Chatham 250 celebration will be coming to a cheerful close with the Parade/Carvana taking place in Siler City on Saturday, October 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Chatham 250 welcomes all community members, businesses and organizations to either participate in or watch the parade in celebration of Chatham County. Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.
