Independence High School
Independence High School, located in Mint Hill, is home of the Patriots. The Mint Hill area was the home of several men known as the Mecklenburg signers.
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All About the Declaration
Mr. Harvey Orr's White Steamer
"Mr. Harvey H. Orr`s White Steamer, which Represented Charlotte Chapter, D.A.R. in the parade. 1,500 white snowballs were utilized in its decoration. It is a fair example of the many elaborately decorated items in the parade." (No date)
2004 - Reenactors
Re-enactors at Polk Park (Trade & Tryon Streets, Charlotte, NC) May 20, 2004.
2004 - Reenactors
Re-enactors at Polk Park (Trade & Tryon Streets, Charlotte, NC) May 20, 2004.
2004 - Reenactors
Re-enactors at Polk Park (Trade & Tryon Streets, Charlotte, NC) May 20, 2004.
2004 - Reenactors
Re-enactors at Polk Park (Trade & Tryon Streets, Charlotte, NC) May 20, 2004.
2004 - Reenactors
Re-enactors at Polk Park (Trade & Tryon Streets, Charlotte, NC) May 20, 2004.
2004 - Reenactors
Re-enactors at Polk Park (Trade & Tryon Streets, Charlotte, NC) May 20, 2004.
1975 - President Ford visits
President Gerald Ford was received by thousands of people crowded into Freedom Park for the Meck Dec bicentennial in 1975. The holiday was celebrated with the release of hundreds of balloons as a television station, WBTV, filmed the event.
1975 - Bicentennial Souvenirs
1975 marked the bicentennial of the Mecklenburg Declaration. That year's celebration brought the fourth presidential visit to celebrate the anniversary: Taft, 1909, Wilson, 1916, Eisenhower, 1954, and Gerald R. Ford in 1975.The special occasion drew large crowds and produced many souvenirs.