Transylvania County 250 Celebration Committee

05/21/2026

American Legion Post 88 will host its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11:00 a.m. on the front lawn of the Transylvania County Courthouse on East Main Street.

In collaboration with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4309 and the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas, the ceremony invites the Transylvania County community to come together in solemn remembrance of the women and men who gave their lives in service to the nation.

05/21/2026

Celebrating America250 - Join us on Saturday (5/23) at White Squirrel Weekend at noon on the Main Stage where community members will be commemorating the Edenton Tea Party through reenactment!
In the fall of 1774, fifty-one women in Edenton, North Carolina undertook a revolutionary act: they signed a resolution in protest of Britain's colonial taxation policies and gave their oaths to boycott British goods. Later remembered as the Edenton Tea Party, this event was an early example of women's political activism during the American Revolution.
Learn more about the historical event here: https://mosaicnc.org/edenton-tea-party

In the fall of 1774, fifty-one women in Edenton, North Carolina undertook a revolutionary act: they signed a resolution in protest of Britain's colonial taxation policies and gave their oaths to boycott British goods. Later remembered as the Edenton Tea Party, this event was an early example of wome...

05/21/2026

Check out the amazing coverage from WSPA 7News about Patriot's Pints!
Along with our wonderful brewers (Brevard Brewing Company, Ecusta Brewing Company, Griffon & Sphynx, Oskar Blues Brewery, Noblebräu Brewing) Committee members, Philip Davis & Nancy Redifer Davis join the fun as Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty.
You can try these special brews this weekend at the White Squirrel Weekend in downtown Brevard, hosted by Heart of Brevard. 🍻

We’re continuing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by raising a glass to those who fought for our country.

05/21/2026

Brevard hosts 'Patriot's Pint' initiative brewing beer in honor of NC history

05/17/2026

05/13/2026

Fun times at Ecusta Brewing Company with Penelope’s Pilsner and Patriot’s Pint!

05/01/2026

Patriot's Pint is officially launched! 🍻
Grab a Patriot’s Pint Stamp Card at any participating brewery or the Brevard/Transylvania Visitor Center.
Get your card stamped as you enjoy each Patriot’s Pint, then submit your completed card to Brevard/Transylvania Visitor Center be entered into a drawing!
You can also purchase commemorative beer stein at the Brevard/Transylvania Visitor Center

- Oskar Blues Brewery "Overmountain" a citrus wheat beer honoring Benjamin Davidson.
- Brevard Brewing Company "Ishmael" a pale ale honoring Ishmael Titus.
- Griffon & Sphynx "ESPspionage" an English pub ale honoring Sallie Salter.
- Noblebräu Brewing"Great Proclaimer" a California common lager honoring Cornelius Harnett, Jr.
- Ecusta Brewing Company "Penelope's Pilsner" a pilsner honoring Penelope Barker.

04/15/2026

"Ishmael" a Patriot's Pint is available Brevard Brewing Company - Come raise a pint to Patriot Ishmael Titus!