August 1775
Date and Time
Sunday Aug 13, 2017
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
August 13, 2017 1 PM to 5 PM
Location
The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054
Fees/Admission
Free with paid museum admission
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Description
In August 1775 Forty nine (49) men-husbands, sons, farmers-made history as they signed a document proclaiming independence from Great Britain, the Tryon Association. Visit the Backcountry Farm to learn of this important event in Gaston County's history while exploring common trades, chores, and demonstrations of flintlock trades. Don't miss the official reading of the document at 4 PM!
