Halifax 250

2026 Halifax Resolves Day

April 10 - April 12, 2026
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us at the Historic Halifax State Historic Site as we honor 250 years since the Halifax Resolves, a bold step toward American independence.

Immerse yourself in the Revolutionary era as interpreters and historians bring 1776 Halifax to life. Learn how North Carolina’s decisive actions helped shape the course of a new nation and discover the courage of its people.

Halifax Resolves Days

Key Weekend Events

  • Halifax Resolves Day Ceremony
  • View the original Halifax Resolves, on loan from the National Archives for a limited time, in the brand new visitor center
  • Meet George Washington at the Eagle Tavern
  • Enjoy food trucks, vendors, exhibits, tours and colonial photo booths
  • Musical performance by the Band of Oz followed by Sky Elements Drone Show
  • Tea and Toddies with George Washington, under the tent at Colonial Courthouse  
  • Ceremony at Magazine Spring, led by the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe