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Celebrating the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence: Celebration Timeline

1950- Synopsis of Events

1950: Synopsis of Events

 

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1948-Shout Freedom! performance

1948: Shout Freedom!

Shout Freedom!, by Legette Blythe, used one of the largest outdoor sets in state history.  It ran for two weeks at the Southern States Fairground. Thousands of people attended each performance. The full text of the play is available in the Historic Documents section of this exhibit.

 

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1941-Holiday Closings

The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1941 p.6

 

Banks, Courthouse, City Hall Close Today  

Will Observe Independence Day----City Schools, Federal Building and All Other Business Establishments Will Continue as Usual.  

Charlotte will celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence by the closing of banks, the city hall, and the courthouse.  

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1941- Boy Scouts stage rally

The following article highlights the Boy Scouts parade for the Mecklenburg Independence day.

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/21/1941, pp. 1-2A

 

Mecklenburg Independence Day Breaks With Tradition Highlights-Scouts Parade and Garden Party  

SCOUTS STAGE STADIUM RALLY

Youth Takes Over Mecklenburg’s May 20 Celebration For Jamboreer

  

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1938- D.A.R. marks graves of Signers

Local members of the Daughters of the American Revolution marked the graves of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.

 

The Charlotte News 5/18/1938

 

D. A. R. Will Mark Graves of Signers     Program Is Arranged For Mecklenburg Declaration Celebration  

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1928- Celebration Plans

The Charlotte Observer 5/15/1928, p. 11

 

MAY 20 FETE PLANNED  

COLORFUL DAY IS PREDICTED  

Col. David L. Stone, of War Department, to Be Chief Speaker Monday.  

With Col. David L. Stone of the war department staff at Washington as chief speaker and with plans underway for a brilliant and colorful parade, officials of those in charge of the May 20th celebration last night arranged final details for the event.  

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1922- D. A. R. presents copy of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

Below is a copy of the speech made by the Daughters of the American Revolution upon presenting a copy of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/21/1922, p. 7

 

Declaration Is Given Pershing  

Signers’ Chapter Present Exact Copy.  

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1922- Celebration Preparations

The following article provides details of the celebrations in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1922.

 

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1922, p.1

 

CITY IN GALA ATTIRE, STAGE ALL SET FOR THE GREAT DAY  

People of Charlotte and North Carolina to Honor Distinguished Guests of World Renown While Celebrating Anniversary of Signing of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence—Many Military Units to Participate.  

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1916- Celebration Funding

The Charlotte Observer 5/26/1916, p.6

 

CELEBRATION FUNDS WILL PAY ALL BILLS  

Committee Liquidates All Those Approved and There is Slight Balance for Incidentals.  

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1916- Arrival of Governor Craig

The following article describes the welcome Governor Craig received at the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence celebration in 1916.

 

 The Charlotte News 5/20/1916, p.2

 

 GOVERNOR CRAIG WARMLY RECEIVED

 Governor Craig of North Carolina Warmly Greeted at Every Turn – He and His Staff Very Much in Evidence and Made Very Marked Contribution to Celebration.

 

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