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Events: July 5, 2026

Jul 4 Jul 6

Spy Training 101: Decode a Secret Message

Sun, Jul 5

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Education Programs
Free
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America's 250th Birthday!

Sun, Jul 5

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

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Escape at the Millpond

Sun, Jul 5

Merchants Millpond State Park, Visitor Center

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Knowing the West

Sun, Jul 5

North Carolina Museum of Art

Exhibits & Tours
Museum Members Free, Adult $23.60, Senior (65+) $20.38, College Student and Youth $15.02, Military $20.38, Child 6 & Younger Free
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NCMA Online Course for Educators: Art and Literacy

Sun, Jul 5

Virtual Event

Education Programs
$20, $18 members
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Elk Knob State Park: Curious Minds Adventure Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Jul 5 7am to 8pm EDT

Elk Knob State Park

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NC the Beautiful: Summer Sweep - Raven Rock State Park

Sun, Jul 5 8am to 10am EDT

Raven Rock State Park

Organizational
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Village of Pinehurst NCDNCR America 250 Exhibits

Sun, Jul 5 8:30am to 5pm EDT

Village of Pinehurst

Exhibits & Tours
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Charlotte: A Hornet's Nest of Rebellion

Sun, Jul 5 9am to 5pm EDT

J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte, Atrium

Exhibits & Tours
Free
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History on Display

Sun, Jul 5 9am to 5pm EDT

Davie County Public Library, Martin-Wall History Room

Exhibits & Tours
Free Admission
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Local & State History's America 250 NC Exhibits

Sun, Jul 5 9am to 7pm EDT

Cumberland County Public Library, Local & State History Room

Exhibits & Tours
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Animal Detective

Sun, Jul 5 10am to 11am EDT

Carvers Creek State Park – Long Valley Farm Access

New Education Programs
free
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Staying Alive

Sun, Jul 5 10am to 5pm EDT

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Exhibits & Tours
Museum Members Free, Adult $18, Senior (65+), Student (13+), Military, with ID $16, Child ages 3-12 $14, Child 2 & Younger Free
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The North Carolina State Flag! - First in Freedom

Sun, Jul 5 10am to 11am EDT

Cliff Dwellers Shop - Chimney Rock Park Attraction

Education Programs
Admission to Chimney Rock Attraction
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Small Arms Demonstration 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Sun, Jul 5 10:30am to 2:30pm EDT

Fort Macon State Park, Ft. Macon

Celebrations & Commemorations
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Fort Macon Daily Tours - 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

Sun, Jul 5 11am to 3pm EDT

Fort Macon State Park, Ft. Macon

Exhibits & Tours
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Revolutionary Battles of North Carolina

Sun, Jul 5 11am to 2pm EDT

Outcroppings Deck - Chimney Rock Park Attraction

Education Programs
Admission to Chimney Rock Attraction
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Red, White and BOOM!

Sun, Jul 5 12pm to 4pm EDT

Harmony Hall Village

New Celebrations & Commemorations
Free
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Revolutionary Games for America's 250th

Sun, Jul 5 2pm to 3pm EDT

Cliff Dwellers Shop - Chimney Rock Park Attraction

Education Programs
Admission to Chimney Rock Attraction
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Shelln' Sundays

Sun, Jul 5 2pm to 3pm EDT

Hammocks Beach State Park

New Education Programs
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America's Potluck - Franklinville

Sun, Jul 5 4pm to 7pm EDT

Riverside Park

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