Chatham 250

From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County, NC

In honor of Juneteenth, and in conjunction with the Chatham 250 celebration , Chatham Community Library will host a virtual program entitled, “From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County, NC”, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. This lecture will be presented by Dr. Charles Johnson, Associate Professor and …

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Chatham 250 Agricultural Photo Contest

Capture the beauty of our local farms and upload one image along with a description of 200 words or less. All submissions are due Aug. 1

Chatham County Commissioners

Donate Mementos for Chatham 250’s Time Capsule

Culture / June 24, 2021 June 28, 2021

Make your own contribution to the Chatham 250 Time Capsule by adding in items you think represents 2020 and 2021.

Summer 2021

Culture / June 7, 2021 June 28, 2021

Have an unforgettable summer with 20+ ways to make the most of the South’s best season, meet five senior athletes and much more!

Eight Local Leaders Share What They see in Chatham’s Future

Culture / April 14, 2021 April 15, 2021

Creativity, development and innovation: Local Chatham leaders share what they predict for the county’s future.

Commemorative Stamp Honors Chatham’s 250th Anniversary

Arts & Entertainment, Culture / February 17, 2021 March 3, 2021

Chatham 250 logo reflects county’s agricultural past, ever-changing present and its future growth as more people and businesses move in

Fearrington Farmers Market

20 Ways to Celebrate Chatham County’s 250th Anniversary

Arts & Entertainment, Culture / February 17, 2021 April 13, 2021

Honor the 250th anniversary of Chatham County by checking some of these cultural events and historical activities off your 2021 to-do list