Halifax Day(North Carolina)
Halifax Day commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Halifax Resolves, the first official American call for independence.
Each April 12, residents of Halifax, North Carolina, celebrate Halifax Day in remembrance of the Halifax Resolves, adopted on April 12, 1776. This resolution authorized North Carolina’s delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for independence from Britain, predating the Declaration of Independence. The festival features historic reenactments, colonial fairs, guided tours of traditional homes, and educational programs. It honors the town’s role in American history and invites visitors to experience 18th-century culture and patriotism.
Halifax Day
North Carolina