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Founding Day Kickoff–Chatham County’s 250th Anniversary

Historic Chatham County Courthouse 9 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro

Clear your calendar now for Chatham County's 250th anniversary! The Chatham County Historical Society has big things planned and they'll want your help. Look for balloons on the doors of downtown businesses that are open during the celebration. We'll also have a "find the Chatham Rabbit" contest; take a picture of yourself with a rabbit (hidden around town) and bring it to the Visitor's Center for vouchers. An email from Kara Dudley From: Kara Dudley <[email protected]> Subject: Chatham County Commemorates its 250th Birthday Through Founding Day Celebration PITTSBORO, NC-While the year 2020 was challenging for Chatham County, 2021 is set to be a year of hope, celebration and inspiration as the Chatham community celebrates its 250th birthday. In order to make the most of this special occasion, Chatham County will host several events throughout the course of the year that people of all ages and backgrounds will be able to take part in and enjoy. To kick start the festivities, Founding Day will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Pittsboro. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, will be a drive-thru event featuring nine stations focusing on the county's history and community complete with a birthday party theme. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, share and engage in activities at each station. Community members will be offered items including goody bags, party hats, pi=F1ata raffles and sweet treats to take home and enjoy. Individuals and families can find the stations by following the signs and balloons from Hillsboro St. to Hank St. around the back of St. Barts Volunteers Park on the gravel section of the parking lot. Please note that road construction in downtown Pittsboro will not affect access to Founding Day events or businesses that are […]

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Chatham250 Youth Committee

Love Chatham County? Chatham Youth from 15 to 22 are invited to apply to be part of the #Chatham250 Youth Committee. Committee members will help plan a Chatham 250th anniversary event FOR Chatham County Youth BY Chatham County Youth. Apply by Apr. 12. Chatham250 Youth Committee

Hewitt Pottery Spring Cleaning Sale

It's time for a once in a blue moon, spring cleaning sale here at the pottery! Prices will be drastically reduced as we clean out old inventory, including many scratch & dent seconds at bargain basement prices !

Chatham 250 Drive-thru Celebration!

Saturday, April 10th from 2 pm - 5 pm there will be a drive-thru event at the parking lot between Salisbury and Hanks Streets (across from Postal Fish and City Tap and behind Circle City Books). There will be several stations: Art, History, etc. Chatham 250 plans on handing out gift bags for the cars that drive through. Stay tuned for more details!