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 250 Parade/Caravana

Siler City hosts a parade that welcomes all community members, businesses and organizations to participate in the culminating event for Chatham County’s 250th anniversary celebration. Judges will award prizes to the best floats or cars along the parade path.

A display of apple varieties grown at Century Farm Orchards through the Chatham 250 project.

Plant Your Own Aunt Rachel Apple Tree to Honor Chatham 250

Culture, Eat & Drink / September 15, 2021 September 27, 2021

Century Farm Orchards and other nearby farms help preserve a local edible heirloom by growing Aunt Rachel apple trees

September/October 2021

Culture, The Magazine / September 2, 2021 January 14, 2022

Change. Adjust. Repeat. This issue highlights the best of what Chatham has to offer in unpredictable times.

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, The Magazine / June 7, 2021 September 17, 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