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Union County’s Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary

  • Call for Artists

    Union County youth, grades Kindergarten through 12th, are invited to participate in the America 250 Student Art Contest through Friday, June 12.

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Union County is proud to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, a defining moment in our nation’s history. This upcoming milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on our country’s founding principles and honor the progress and resilience of our community.

Rather than forming a single official committee to coordinate events, the County is providing flexibility for various groups, organizations and municipalities to plan events and programs. This approach allows for broader opportunities to plan more events and programs throughout Union County and its numerous municipalities. 

 

View our full America 250 playlist.

The County looks forward to commemorating this historic occasion and will share information on planned events and programs on this dedicated webpage. 

Union County and the City of Monroe unveiled the Charters of Freedom installation at Main Street Plaza in downtown Monroe during a special ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, 2024. The public may view the displays of life-size replicas of our country's founding documents, as well as the core documents that ensured civil rights for women and minorities in our country. View them anytime in Main Street Plaza, in front of the Union County Government Center, under the flagpoles.

America 250 Seed Packets
The NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Union County are proud to celebrate America 250 with Stars, Stripes & Blooms, a special seed mix featuring red and white zinnias and blue sage.

Pick up your free seed packets at any of the locations below while supplies last.

  • Ask a Master Gardener booths at Southwest Regional Library and Union West Library
  • Seed Libraries at Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library and the Union County Agricultural Center
  • Waxhaw Farmers Market and Union County Farmers Market
  • Master Gardener programs at local libraries

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Preserving Union County's History Through Records and Deeds

Post Date:04/13/2026 9:37 AM
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Union County is turning its attention to preserving history closer to home, one deed at a time.

 

The Union County Register of Deeds Office maintains aging records and deeds dating back generations, carefully restoring and preserving these records to ensure they remain intact for years to come. Many of these documents are written in fading ink, but tell the story of how land was transferred, families were established and communities were built. The Register of Deeds office has served Union County since the County was formed in 1842.

 

"It's important that these records are accessible, that they're correct, and that they're indexed where people can find them." said Register of Deeds Crystal Gilliard. "It's important for people to have access to their family history,"

 

Over time, exposure to light, humidity and handling can cause historic records and deeds to deteriorate. To combat this, the books are being sent through an ongoing preservation process. The goal is not only to protect property rights, but also to safeguard a link to Union County's history. As America reflects on 250 years of independence and growth, preserving records reflects the importance of remembering everyday stories, not just famous names in textbooks, but also the farmers, business owners and families that helped to shape the community.

 

By investing in preservation today, the Register of Deeds office is ensuring that future generations will be able to trace their roots, have access to local history and understand the foundation on which their community stands.

 

To learn more about this process, watch Preserving Records. Visit the Register of Deeds page to see additional services the County provides.

 

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