Upcoming Events

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.

This year is America's 250th anniversary, but how do you find your Revolutionary ancestors? Could you be a Son or Daughter of the American Revolution and not know it?

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

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!

Did you know the Headquarters Library is turning 40?

Weaving is one of the oldest practices in human history, used to create clothing, rugs and wall hangings. You will create portable looms and learn the basics of weaving and patternmaking.

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

Did you know the Cumberland region played a key role in the American Revolution? Join historian Jim Morgan for an engaging presentation that explores Revolutionary War myths and highlights the contributions of Cumberland patriots.

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

Who were the heroes—and the scoundrels—of Revolutionary Cumberland County? Discover the fascinating characters of 1776 in this engaging presentation that brings local history to life.

Explore Cumberland County’s role in the American Revolution in this presentation by retired city historian Bruce Daws.

Have you heard of the Tory War? From 1780 to 1781, Cumberland County and the surrounding region were caught in a civil conflict between Tories and Patriots during the American Revolution.