Event List

Travel back to 1770s–1780s Cumberland County, North Carolina, when tensions are rising and the American colonies are on the brink of revolution.

Follow along as we chart the death and burials of particular signers of the Liberty Point Resolves. We will discuss their burial locations, stylistic trends and the importance of future cemetery preservation and surveys in Cumberland County.

Learn about the library's upcoming America 250 mural from artist Max Dowdle, and then try your hand at your own mural drawing! Can you create your own to celebrate America? What famous Americans would you include?

Step back in time and discover the art of eighteenth-century embroidery! In this hands-on program, you’ll learn the foundational stitches and techniques that were once a cherished skill and pastime.

Did Scottish Highlanders really fight for the British during the American Revolution—or is that just a local legend? Join historian Bill Caudill for an engaging and thought-provoking talk that explores the truth behind the myth.

Step beyond the signatures and into the stories often left untold.

Join us for a fun-filled day at Heritage Square, where we will engage in colonial activities courtesy of Camp Flintlock, along with related activities and short lectures. There is fun for the whole family!