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In 2026, the United States will celebrate its sestercentennial, the 250th anniversary of our founding as a nation.
To lay groundwork for that, the Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society will host informative programming about how the American Revolution impacted this area.
Contrary to popular notions, the revolution did not take place just in New England. Learn the revolution history you were never taught.
On Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in The History Room at the Davie County Public Library, Martha Hartley, the director of Moravian research at Old Salem will speak on the dynamics faced in Wachovia and the impact the revolution had on the Moravians, an imported German church and culture that strove to be neutral but also keep their integrity.
“This fascinating story of outsiders caught in the middle of a divisive conflict had a surprise ending,” said library historian, Marcia Phillips. “Did you know that Old Salem was the first official observance of July 4th in 1783 after the war ended?”
Whether you are a Moravian descendant or just love Old Salem, you are invited to come learn surprising facts from local history.
Feb. 27 will feature Randell Jones on how the Revolution revolutionized the lives of Daniel Boone’s family.