America 250 NC Hoke County "We Are One"

05/23/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE - PLACE ON YOUR CALENDARS: JUNE 29th – JULY 5th! 🎉

Come celebrate UNITY with Hoke County as we commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

The Official America 250 NC Hoke County “We Are One” Committee – Gathering of Voices has planned an exciting week of events, programs, concerts, fun-filled family activities, a non-traditional parade, community pageant, free food, and so much more you won’t want to miss.

With committee consultants and promoters from Las Vegas, Nevada, this celebration will bring an experience the citizens of Hoke County have never seen before.

Special thanks to our Board of Commissioners, sponsors, and the great citizens of Hoke County for helping make this historic celebration possible.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for the celebration of a lifetime you will never forget!

STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE DETAILS SOON TO COME!!!!!

05/22/2026

THANK YOU P**P SCOOPERS!!!
for your generous donation in support of America 250 NC Hoke County!

Your donation helps us continue to make a difference in our community, and we couldn’t do it without amazing partners like you. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

05/22/2026

THANK YOU WALMART RAEFORD!!!
for your generous donation in support of America 250 NC Hoke County! We Are One Hoke!

Your donation helps us continue to make a difference in our community, and we couldn’t do it without amazing partners like you! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

05/20/2026

Meet the Elders:
Ellen C. McNeil, 81, Hoke County Native

Ms. Ellen remembers a time not too long ago when White Oak, the first African-American school in Hoke County, was built. Her story is not only a part of our history, but a part of the legacy preserved right here in Hoke County. She is even recognized in one of the books housed in our local library.

When asked what she wishes for the next generation, her answer was simple but powerful: take care of your responsibilities, stop bullying one another, and learn to love each other the way God loves us.

These are the voices, wisdom, and memories that continue to shape our community.

05/18/2026

🇺🇸💚 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 💜🇺🇸

The America 250 NC Hoke County “We Are One” Committee is HONORED to partner with Briarwood Cattle Farm for the 5th Annual Day of Healing on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This impactful event promotes:
💚 Mental Health Awareness
💜 Su***de Prevention
🇺🇸 Veteran Support & Appreciation
🤝 Community Healing & Unity

As part of this special partnership, the America 250 NC Hoke County “We Are One” Committee will be giving out FREE HEALTHY GIFTS to Veterans attending the event as a heartfelt thank you for their service and sacrifice to our nation.

We invite the entire community to come together for a day of healing, love, encouragement, and fellowship as we continue building a stronger and more united Hoke County.

📍 Hosted by Briarwood Cattle Farm
🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Together, we stand united because “WE ARE ONE.” 🇺🇸







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05/01/2026

Any Hoke County Citizen can VOLUNTEER to Host America’s Potluck. Will it be you?

Be part of something big on Sunday, July 5th!

We’re encouraging Americans to host their own potluck gatherings for the 250th anniversary of our nation. Join us to celebrate the rich tapestry of American culture, reflect on our shared history, and build stronger bonds within our communities for the next 250 years.

Grab a friend or family member and sign up to host your potluck: americaspotluck.org

04/28/2026

Step back into history and register to attend the Pen & Ink Sketch of the 1777 North Carolina Continental Army at the North Carolina State Capitol.

📅 One Day Only: Wednesday, May 13
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎉 Special Public Reception: 6:00 PM

Come experience a unique look at Revolutionary War history through art, heritage, and storytelling. Read more and reserve your spot today. This will be an excellent 1-Day Historical Tour you won’t want to miss!

A rare, recently discovered eyewitness pen-and-ink sketch from 1777 of the Continental Army’s North Carolina Brigade is coming to North Carolina for the first time, on loan from the Museum of the American Revolution.

A full schedule of exhibition sites within North Carolina is forthcoming- stay tuned! To kick off the sketch’s tour of the state, the illustration will be displayed at the North Carolina State Capitol for one day only, Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. No reservation is needed to view the sketch during the day.

That evening at 6 p.m., the public is invited to a reception and special viewing of the North Carolina Brigade Sketch at the State Capitol, including a conversation with Matthew Skic, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required and space is limited.

🔗 Register to attend: https://forms.office.com/g/m2Tp8hiFJA

🎨 credit: “An exact representation of a waggon belonging to the north carolina brigade of continental troops which passed thro Philadelphia.” Drawn by Pierre Eugène du Simitière. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1777. Ink on Paper

Museum of the American Revolution, Gift of Judith Hernstadt; Conserved with support from the North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati, 2023.16.01

04/27/2026

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