The Davidson County Bicentennial Committee, headed by Debbie Harris, Clerk to the Davidson County Commissioners, has been working hard for over two years on planning various festivities celebrating the County’s 200th Birthday.
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Davidson County Bicentennial Bash
All year Davidson County has been celebrating its 200th birthday. The celebration will culminate with a bash on Saturday, November 12 at the Davidson County Fairgrounds.
Bicentennial Event: Learn more about secret stills and fast cars in NC
In less than two weeks we will be welcoming Dr. Daniel Pierce from UNC Asheville as he presents, How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World. This talk is a mix of prohibition history and NASCAR beginnings, and so, it’s only fitting to hold this event at Richard Childress Racing Museum.
Call to Artists: Theme: Davidson County Community Mural Map
Context: To commemorate the Davidson County Bicentennial, Davidson County Historical Museum will open a premier and permanent exhibit exploring 200 years of county history and more, including explorations into pre-county history with topics like ecology, geology, and Native American history.
Last chance to see it this weekend!
Complete history of Davidson County, last shows today and tomorrow
Local history to come alive onstage this summer
In honor of Davidson County’s bicentennial this summer, The Davidson County Public Library will be presenting a brand-new theatrical production entitled Pigs, Chairs & Small Town Squares (The Complete History of Davidson County in 82 Minutes).