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Union County’s Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary
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.
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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.
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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Union County Launches a Free Veterans Resource Fair
For many veterans, coming home is only the beginning. Union County Veterans Services is hosting the Almost Home Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simpson Events Center in Monroe. The event is free and open to veterans and their families across Union County.
Attendees can expect resource booths covering VA benefits and claims, employment and career services, mental and physical health care, and community support programs. Veterans Services Officers will be on-site to assist with basic claims and answer benefits questions. The program will open with remarks from Union County Veterans Services and city and county officials. A casual lunch will be provided.
Almost Home reflects the idea that for many veterans, service does not end when they take off the uniform. Military service may be over, but the journey home continues with the transition to civilian life; navigating mental and physical health challenges, employment, VA benefits and stability within the community often continues. This is where community support, resources, and connections play an important role in that journey.
"For many veterans, the journey doesn't end upon separation. Veterans Services' goal is to help veterans and their families navigate this transition," said Michelle Marcano, Union County Veterans Services Director. "Almost Home is our commitment to making sure that veterans in Union County have the support they need and deserve."
For more information, contact Union County Veterans Services at 704-283-3807, vso@unioncountync.gov, or visit the event page.