All Day Events

Halifax Historic District

10:00 am-4:00 pm

The historic buildings in the Halifax Historic District will be open for self-touring.

View the new Life and Times of W.R. Davie exhibit at the Davie House.

Living-History, including hearth cooking & blacksmithing at Bradford-Denton House. John Bradford, delegate to the 4th Provincial Congress, will be there.

Tours of the Royal White-Hart Masonic Lodge.

Tours, & Displays on Genealogy/Cemetery History, & Historic Preservation: Edward Cheek House Museum

Self-guided tours of the Underground Railroad Trail. Restaurants and Shops in business district open throughout the day. The Hen & The Hog Restaurant - 11:30 am-10:00 pm, Two Doors Down - 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Bass House & Halifax Studios - 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Open Houses

Churches & Town of Halifax

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 146 King Street, Halifax

Halifax United Methodist Church, 148 King Street, Halifax

Halifax Baptist Church, 131 W, Prussia Street, Halifax

First Baptist Church, ST. David Street, Halifax & church history display

Food Vendors:

David Peebles, Multicultural East at First Baptist Church

Miranda Bishop, Lavette Tasty Treats at Edward Cheek House Museum

Halifax Historic District

10:30 am

Wreath Laying at Colonial Courthouse Site – Sons of the American Revolution

11:30 am

Colonial Music-Tryon Palace Fifes and Drums for School Groups

11:45 am

Artillery Demonstration for School Groups

2:00 pm

Halifax Resolves Day Ceremony with Kickoff by Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps

3:00 pm

Reception at Bradford-Denton House

3:00-5:00 pm

Tours of Historic Buildings

Town of Halifax – King Street

6:00-9:00 pm

Free Concert: The Chatham Rabbits in front of Historic Courthouse (King St.) Sponsored by the Town of Halifax, concludes with a laser light show.

Weldon Mills Theatre

7:00-10:00 pm

Ticketed Event: Birthplace of America's Independence Kickoff Celebration
at Weldon Mills Theatre featuring the Band of Oz. Wear your best red, white & blue!

All Day Events

Halifax Historic District

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Historic Site Buildings, the Continental Army Camp, Market Square, and vendors on King Street will be open throughout the day.

View the new Life and Times of W.R. Davie exhibit at the Davie House.

Living-History, including hearth cooking & blacksmithing at Bradford-Denton House. John Bradford, delegate to the 4th Provincial Congress, will be there.

Tours of the Royal White-Hart Masonic Lodge.

Tours, & Displays on Genealogy/Cemetery History, & Historic Preservation: Edward Cheek House Museum.

Self-guided tours of the Underground Railroad Trail.

Restaurants and Shops in business district open throughout the day. The Hen & The Hog Restaurant - 11:30 am-2:30 pm (lunch service) 5:00-9:00 pm (dinner service), Two Doors Down - 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Bass House & Halifax Studios - Noon-5:00 pm.

Open Houses

Churches & Town of Halifax

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 146 King Street, Halifax

Halifax United Methodist Church, 148 King Street, Halifax

Halifax Baptist Church, 131 W, Prussia Street, Halifax

First Baptist Church, St. David Street, Halifax & church history exhibit

St Mark's Episcopal, 204 King Street, Halifax

Food Vendors:

David Peebles, Multicultural East at First Baptist Church

Miranda Bishop, Lavette Tasty Treats at Edward Cheek House Museum

Halifax Historic District

10:00 am

Ceremony at Magazine Spring led by the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe

10:45 am

Arrival of Troops, led by Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps – King Street

11:00 am

Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery

11:00 am

African American & Indigenous Patriots of the Revolutionary War in NC at First Baptist Church on St. David Street by Kevin Graham, Tyrone Goodwyn, and Luke Alexander, who discuss their search and discoveries. 

11:30 am-3:30 pm

Living History Vignettes – featuring Historical Figures from Halifax's Past

• Provincial Congress Delegates at the Tap Room - 11:30, 12:30, & 2:00

• The Women of Halifax at the Burgess Law Office - 12:00, 1:00, & 2:30

Meet Piety, a Halifax Freedom Seeker at the Owens House – Front Porch

1:30 pm

Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery

1:45 pm

Presentation at the Speaker's Tent - Courthouse Research/Discovery, Dr. David Cranford

2:30 pm

Presentation at the Speaker's Tent - The Halifax Resolves, Larry Armstrong

3:30 pm

Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery

4:00 pm

Evening Prayer Service – Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church (King St.) – All are welcome

All Day Events

Halifax Historic District

11:00 am-4:00 pm

Historic Site Buildings, the Continental Army Camp, Market Square, and vendors on King Street.

View the new Life and Times of W.R. Davie exhibit at the Davie House.

Living-History, including hearth cooking & blacksmithing at Bradford-Denton House. John Bradford, delegate to the 4th Provincial Congress, will be there.

Tours, & Displays on Genealogy/Cemetery History, & Historic Preservation: Edward Cheek House Museum.

Self-guided tours of the Underground Railroad Trail. Restaurants and Shops in business district open throughout the day. Two Doors Down - 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Bass House & Halifax Studios - Noon-5:00 pm.

10:30 am

18th Century Church Service at Free Church Site near graveyard

1:15 pm

Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery

2:00-3:30 pm

Living History Vignettes – Historical Figures from Halifax's Past

• Provincial Congress Delegates at the Tap Room - 2:00

• The Women of Halifax at the Burgess Law Office - 3:00

2:30 pm

Presentation at the Speaker's Tent - The Halifax Resolves, Larry Armstrong

3:30 pm

Historic Weapons Demonstration - Small Arms and Artillery