Growth and Change Event (Series): Chatham County History of Communities of Color May 28, June 11 and June 19, 2021 Sponsored by Deep River Chapter Pittsboro, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) The public is invited to join the Chatham Community Library for a three-part virtual lecture series chronicling the history of communities of color in Chatham County. The series will conclude with a much-anticipated lecture titled “From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County” on Saturday, June 19th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This lecture, by Charles Johnson, Associate Professor and Director of Public History at North Carolina Central University, is also part of Juneteenth Celebrations in Chatham County. All lectures will occur virtually, and pre-registration is required to access the login information. Interested participants can learn more and RSVP by visiting the Chatham 250 event page: https://www.chatham250.com/event-details/chatham-county-history-of-communities-of-color, or by visiting the Chatham County Calendar: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/county-calendar. Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.

Natural Environment Event: Great Chatham County Camp Saturday, June 26, 2021 Sponsored by Central Electric Chatham County families are invited to spend the night camping at a designated campsite, in their own backyard, or even in a homemade fort in their living room. Participants can follow along on their own time with many community organizations that will be releasing videos about camping tips and the natural environment of Chatham County. “B. Everett Jordan Dam is looking forward to partnering with Chatham 250 on the Great Chatham County Camp Out by offering a one-night-only camping experience,” said Blake Johnson, Natural Resource Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at B. Everett Jordan Lake. “We’re planning multiple cultural and nature programs for the in-person campout, including storytelling with a Bynum Front Porch storyteller, a campfire sing-a-long, guided hikes and ranger programs with the staff from B. Everett Jordan Dam. We hope to also live stream these programs for our remote campers. It should be an unforgettable night!” Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.

Join Chatham Community Library for a special #Chatham250 event to celebrate George Moses Horton Day on Monday, June 28 from 2 to 3PM! Don Tate, acclaimed author and illustrator of Poet: The Remarkable Life of George Moses Horton will join us to talk about the life of Chatham County's Historic Poet Laureate, and about his picture book biography of Horton. Read more about this virtual author visit and register. Learn more about this and other Chatham 250 Passport activities at chatham250.com.

Agriculture Event: Agricultural Photo Contest Submissions due August 1, 2021 Winners announced in September 2021 Sponsored by Chatham County Farm Bureau Chathamites are invited to get out their cameras and set their sights on Agriculture. The Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest is the perfect opportunity to learn about the amazing farms and farm history in Chatham County. Contestants will upload one photo of their choosing and give insight into why they chose this photo in 200 words or less. Coordinating this contest is Kaley Lawing, Community Resource Development/4-H Youth Development Extension Agent with N. C. Cooperative Extension - Chatham County Center. "The Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest gives both youth and adults the opportunity to share their photographs of Chatham County Agriculture with everyone,” said Lawing. “Contest participants will upload their photo submission by going to the Chatham 250 event web page. Contest rules, submission form, and updates can be found there as well and will be available in the upcoming months. Submissions are due by August 1st, and winners will be announced in September." Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.

Join Tara online to learn about cooking with local summer produce! Preregistration is required; Chatham 250 passport stamps available.

Join Tara online to learn about cooking with local summer produce! Preregistration is required; Chatham 250 passport stamps available.

Join Tara online to learn about cooking with local summer produce! Preregistration is required; Chatham 250 passport stamps available.