The America 250 - “Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future”
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we bring you a special video series honoring historical events, places, and people that have impacted Surry County, NC.
Events
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Voices for Freedom - America 250th Celebration
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History! Meet costumed interpreters portraying figures from different eras of American history as they share powerful words from famous speeches and documents that shaped the nation. -
Voices For Freedom
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History invites local schools to participate in “Voices for Freedom,” a special free program celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. -
"Tree of Liberty" Dedication
Dobson Town Hall 307 N Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017Join the Town of Dobson and the Dobson Tourism Development Authority as they commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a special “Tree of Liberty” dedication ceremony. -
America's 250th One County, Many Rhythms
None, None, None NoneThe Surry Arts Council & Downtown Business Association invites you to America's 250th One County, Many Rhythms on May 6th. -
Arts Alive Week One: Reach for the Stars!
Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and enjoy Stars and Stripes themed crafts, music, and dance. -
Arts Alive Week Two: Reach for the Stars!
Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and enjoy Stars and Stripes themed crafts, music, and dance. -
208th Army Band 81st Readiness Division
Blackmon Amphitheatre, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Prepare for an evening of remarkable music and patriotic pride as the 208th Army Band takes the Blackmon Amphitheatre stage. -
53rd Annual Mountain Park 4th of July
Mountain Park Elementary School 505 Mountain Park Road, State Road, NC 28676Celebrating our nation's independence for 53 years in Mountain Park, NC, USA! -
Cherokee-American Wars 1776
Mount Airy Public Library 145 Rockford St #4759, Mount Airy, NC 27030 -
Captain Gideon Edwards in the Revolutionary War
Edwards Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, 27030 -
FreedomFest
Elkin Municipal Park 399 North Carolina 268 W, Elkin, NC 28621Celebrate Independence Day in style at FreedomFest! Join us at Elkin Municipal Park for a fantastic Fourth of July event filled with family-friendly fun. Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities, including live music, delicious food vendors, games, and more. -
Mount Airy Community Slip N' Slide
Cherry Street Lawn 287 S Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030Join Mount Airy Parks & Recreation for the Annual Community Slip n’ Slide on July 2 from 5–7:30 p.m. on Cherry Street Lawn. Celebrate America 250 with a giant slip n’ slide, music, fun from B-Dazzle Productions, and classic favorites like hot dogs and s’mores. Bring the whole family for an evening of summer fun, community spirit, and patriotic celebration in downtown Mount Airy. -
SCC Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Surry Community College 630 S Main St, Dobson, NC 27017Surry Community College will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States on Wednesday, June 24, at the Dobson campus. The event begins with a Liberty Tree Dedication at 11 a.m., followed by an Ice Cream Social at noon and a Genealogy Workshop at 1 p.m. on the second floor of the SCC Library. Community members are invited to join this special day of history, heritage, and celebration. -
Voices for Freedom 2026
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History on July 4, 2026. This family-friendly Independence Day event features living history reenactments, historical interpreters, interactive activities, a public Reading of the Declaration of Independence, and parade viewing. Join the community for a patriotic day of history, heritage, and celebration in Mount Airy, North Carolina. -
Red, White & View Parade Viewing Experience
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Mount Airy Independence Day Parade at Red, White, & View on July 4, 2026. Your ticket includes an Americana-themed lunch, museum admission, and a comfortable, crowd-free parade experience. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! -
Honor Surry County's Revolutionary War Veterans
Surry County Historic Courthouse 114 W. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC 27017Join us on Thursday, July 2 at 3:00 PM on the Historic Courthouse Lawn at the Surry County Historic Courthouse, 114 W. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, to honor Surry County's Revolutionary War Veterans. Witness the inspiring display of 1,198 American flags flying proudly as we commemorate the sacrifices and legacy of our nation's founding heroes. See you at the corner of Crutchfield and Kapp Streets. -
The Legacy Motown Revue at Blackmon Amphitheatre
Blackmon Amphitheatre, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate **Fourth of July weekend** at the Blackmon Amphitheatre Outdoor Summer Concert Series with The Legacy Motown Revue, featuring the timeless hits of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Drifters, The Jacksons, Earth, Wind & Fire, and more, brought to life with spectacular vocals, choreography, and a powerhouse six-piece horn band. -
Grateful Dead Tribute Downtown Mount Airy
Market Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate Independence Day weekend with an evening of live music in Downtown Mount Airy as the Grateful Dead Tribute takes over Market Street on Friday, July 3, starting at 7:00 PM. -
Ridzo Revival at Blackmon Amphitheatre
Blackmon Amphitheatre, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Experience an unforgettable night of live rock music at the Blackmon Amphitheatre Outdoor Summer Concert Series as Ridzo Revival delivers electrifying performances, powerful vocals, and high-energy entertainment that will have audiences dancing all evening. -
DJ Naro Downton Mount Airy
Market Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Mount Airy with DJ Naro on Saturday, July 4, starting at 6:00 PM on Market Street, featuring an energetic mix of music, dancing, and family-friendly entertainment to kick off your Fourth of July festivities. -
Revolutionary War Life on the Frontier
Edwards Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, 27030Join the Surry County Historical Society, Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 2:00pm at the Historical 1799 Edwards-Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina, 27030. This is a free event.
250th Music History Lesson by Ken Bloom
Ken Bloom is a renowned musician, teacher, history enthusiast, and instrument builder (luthier) based in Surry County, North Carolina. He is widely recognized as the foremost expert and luthier for the bowed dulcimer, an instrument he has modified to produce a more melodic, cello-like sound. He constructed a mid-18th-century piece just for this performance. He had not yet had a chance to varnish the instrument before the demonstration but already had a buyer for the unique timepiece. Bloom put on his British Army period garb for us and gave a taste of what kind of music you may have heard 250-ish years ago!
Who Was Joseph Winston
Who was Joseph Winston? This piece tells you his importance to Surry County, Winston-Salem, and the American Revolution!
Boone's Hill and More
There is an area of Mount Airy called Boone's Hill, named after Daniel Boone, who would frequently pass through, hunt and camp in that area!
Daniel Boone & Scots in the Valley Festival
Local members of the N C Daniel Boone Trail cooked in the Daniel Boone replica cabin at the Whippoorwill Academy and Village at the recent Daniel Boone & Scots in the Valley Festival.
Daniel Boone Cabin at Sugar Creek
Daniel Boone, America's first frontiersman, had a history in what became Surry County, NC. From the time he and his family moved to North Carolina, until he eventually moved farther West out of the state, he was doing something here and in the Yadkin River Valley to provide for his family during his 20+ years here. Take a short trip with us to one of Daniel Boone's cabin sites in modern-day Davie County. Many thanks to Joe Myers, the N C Daniel Boone Trail, Mary Bohlen and the DeLapps for their assistance and permissions with this project!
Daniel Boone by Robert Alvin Crum About Surry County Area Back Then
Robert Alvin Crum talks about Surry County and the surrounding areas back then from the frontiersman's point of view.
OverMountain Victory Men School Event at Elkin Park
Overmountain Victory Trail Association Members demonstrated and taught local and area school children about the Overmountain Men Militia, what they experienced, and the era in which they lived at Elkin Municipal Park!
Robert Morgan's Daniel Boone A Biography
Bestselling, critically acclaimed author Robert Morgan spoke with us about Daniel Boone.
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place during the American Revolution and had an everlasting impact on the region.
Allen's Iron Works Battle
Allen's Iron Works Battle took place in Elkin, NC. Surry County. The battle took place during the time of the American Revolution!
Overmountain Victory
Overmountain Victory is a piece that tells us the importance of Surry County and the turning tide of the American Revolution!
The Battles Of Richmond Town
The Battles Of Richmond Town. It took place during the American Revolution and that was Surry County at that time! We are pleased to bring you this video as we celebrate the America 250!
Overmountain Victory March to Kings Mountain Commemoration
Join Surry County as we commemorate the Overmountain Victory March to Kings Mountain as part of America's 250th celebration! This special event honors the patriot militia who marched through the region in 1780 on their way to the pivotal Battle of Kings Mountain, helping shape the course of the American Revolution.
