Let the celebration begin! Chatham celebrates 250th anniversary

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PITTSBORO — It’s under way.

The six-month celebration of Chatham County’s 250th birthday officially kicked off with “Founding Day,” observed Saturday in Pittsboro. The drive-thru event featured multiple stations focusing on Chatham’s history and community and plenty of opportunities for attendees to share, learn and engage.

More than 450 people attended in Founding Day, which also served as the start to the Chatham 250 Passport Experience, filled with activities to complete over the new few months.

Celebrations and events will continue through the fall. The mission of Chatham 250 is to celebrate the county through diverse community-centered activities which highlight Chatham’s uniqueness, rich history and promising future. Organizers say five guiding values — Culturally Responsive, Authentic Celebration and Preservation, Transparency, Equitable Engagement and Community Centered — have been central to the planning of the celebration.

For more information about Chatham 250 and upcoming events, go to chatham250.com.