Local Committees
North Carolina is a state rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. As we approach the milestone of the 250th anniversary, we invite you to join us in commemorating this significant event. The North Carolina 250 commemoration is a statewide initiative to honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future.
Local County 250 Committees
The heart of the American 250 commemoration lies within the local county committees. These committees consist of passionate individuals who are dedicated to planning and organizing events, projects, and initiatives at the county level. They serve as the driving force behind the commemoration of our state's history and achievements.
If you are interested in getting involved and making a difference in your community, consider joining your local county 250 committee. By becoming a member, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your ideas, skills, and enthusiasm to create memorable experiences that showcase the unique heritage of your county.
Steps for for forming and registering a NC County 250 Committee:
America 250 NC would like there to be only one “official” 250 Committee in each county. Email America250NC@ncdcr.gov to check.
We would love to meet with your initial group to review and help with the conceptualization of the committee as well as later appear before the decision-makers if desired.
To every extent possible, the local committee should include representatives from:
1. Tourism, especially local attractions, lodging, and restaurants
2. Economic development
3. Education – primary through college level where possible
4. Tribal representatives
5. Museums and historic sites
6. Local historical and cultural groups
7. Local governing body
Start with Historic & Heritage Groups in Your Community: As we are asking for one group per county, it is going to be imperative that the County 250 Committee has representatives from all local historic and cultural organizations. They are your base. Get more things done together.
Be Intentionally Inclusive: The first step in making sure that all stories are told, even those often traditionally left out of textbooks (African Americans, American Indians, women & children), is to be intentionally inclusive when forming your committee. Remember sections of your community that may not have been as large in the 1700s, such as our Latin and Asian communities. Commemorating America is something that can unite us all.
Diversify Skill Sets: Yes, gather your historians (we love historians), but also find people with other skills such as marketing, business people, community advocates, artists, local media members, the tourism industry, local elected officials, and more.
Remember your Rural Community Members: As we are asking there to be only one official group per county, don’t forget to include members from all townships in your county and even the rural sections of your county. That is often where the action took place.
We are suggesting [County Name] County 250 Committee.
Complete the Registration Form to register your committee, note only one committee will be approved per county.