In 2026 the inaugural North Carolina First in Freedom Festival, taking place throughout Southeastern NC during the week of February 21-28, 2026 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM), will celebrate more than 250 years of our Nation’s story and culture viewed through the lens of historical North Carolina events and the arts. Please visit the NC FIFF website to see the planned activities: 

https://www.ncfirstinfreedomfestival.com/

Funded in part by an America 250 NC grant, a program of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.