10/14/2026
It appears that His Excellency and Lady Washington will be in attendance for the two days that the Freedom Truck will be at the Wilkes Heritage Museum.... perhaps, you should be in attendance, too!
HUZZAH!!
πΊπΈ REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY IS COMING TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WILKESBORO πΊπΈ
Mark your calendars, history lovers! The Rendezvous Mountain Chapter NSDAR is bringing the Freedom Truck to The Wilkes Heritage Museum this November for a free, family-friendly weekend celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Think a one-of-a-kind mobile exhibit, a special visit from General George & Mrs. Martha Washington, and a chance to connect with the people, sacrifices, and events that shaped our nation's founding, all right here in Historic Downtown Wilkesboro.
"This weekend is an opportunity for our community to step back in time and connect with the people and sacrifices that helped establish our nation," said Kathleen McLendon, America 250 Chairperson for the Rendezvous Mountain Chapter.
Here's what's coming up:
π THE FREEDOM TRUCK
Friday, November 6
9:00 AM β 12:00 PM | Students Only
12:00 PM β 5:00 PM | Open to the Public
Saturday, November 7
10:00 AM β 5:00 PM | Open to the Public
π© GENERAL GEORGE & MRS. MARTHA WASHINGTON
Friday: Appearances at the Freedom Truck
Saturday: Lectures in the Auditorium at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM, plus Freedom Truck appearances throughout the day
π SEEK & FIND
Pick up a Seek & Find sheet at the Wilkes Heritage Museum and explore historic stops around the museum, the Robert Cleveland House, and the Charters of Freedom display at Town Hall, courtesy of Wilkesboro's Historic Preservation Commission.
π Wilkes Heritage Museum | 100 East Main Street, Wilkesboro
π FREE admission to the Freedom Truck and museum both days
Start making your plans now and bring the whole family along for this one! βοΈ