As part of its Arts and Humanities program, The Foundation of Wayne Community College is hosting a living history experience to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
“Step into 1776” will be held on Friday, July 3, in Downtown Goldsboro. Historical reenactors from across North Carolina will join the celebration and interact with the community throughout the day.
From 2–5 p.m., attendees can participate in free immersive experiences. Activities include hourly cannon and musket demonstrations at The Hub, a ladies’ colonial craft experience and dress ensemble demonstration at the Terrace Room, a Revolutionary-era medical display at the Acme Theatre, and more.
Beginning at 5:15 p.m., the ticketed portion of the event will be held in the Paramount Theatre. This includes “Taste the Revolution,” where guests will enjoy colonial-inspired refreshments; a reading from the Declaration of Independence at 5:45 p.m.; and a screening of the musical film “1776” at 6 p.m.
Tickets to attend “Taste the Revolution” and the screening of “1776” are $10 for the general public and $5 for children and military. Contact the Paramount Theatre at 919-583-8432 to purchase tickets.
“Step into 1776” is geared toward individuals of all ages, providing a day of history, community, and celebration for the whole family.
The Foundation of WCC offers a wide variety of cultural experiences for the community through its Arts and Humanities program.
“The Foundation of Wayne Community College is excited to participate in the events that are being held to celebrate America’s 250th milestone anniversary,” said Jacqueline Kannan, executive director of the Foundation of WCC. “We believe it is important as a college to connect our community with history through education.”
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit wayneccfoundation.org/1776.
The Foundation of WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodation or have questions about access, please contact the Foundation at 919-739-7022 or jekannan@waynecc.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange accommodation.
About the Foundation of WCC
The Foundation of WCC is a nonprofit organization that works to broaden the base of community support for educational opportunities at the College. It funds program and facility enhancements, provides employee recognition, offers cultural programs for the community, and awards scholarships.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.