Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

Historical Document Index

Throughout the years, many documents and print materials have been developed to commemorate "Meck Dec" Day. This is a comprehensive listing of historical documents found in this online exhibit.

Talk of freedom from British rule was prevalent in Mecklenburg County in the spring of 1775. A committee of citizens drew up a document known as the Mecklenburg Resolves on May 31, 1775. They reorganized their local government and declared themselves "independent of the Crown of Great Britain." This document was published in the North Carolina Gazette in New Bern on June 16, 1775.

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1775-05-20

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1906 - The Mecklenburg Declaration

Charlotte Daily Observer , 5/20/1906, Section 3, p. 4

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1906 - Officially Recognized

Charlotte Daily Observer 5/20/1906, Sec. 3, p. 4

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Celebration Timeline

Meck Dec: Celebration Timeline

Presidential visits, parades, patriotic speeches, dances and reenactments of Captain Jack's famous horse ride have all been part of celebrations in Mecklenburg County. Celebrations often lasted several days! See how Mecklenburg citizens and others from around the country have celebrated "Meck Dec Day."

1907 - Fire Works Tonight

The Charlotte News 5/23/1907, p. 5

FIRE WORKS TONIGHT

The Carnival Continues to be Visited by a Large Crowd.

The most interesting feature of the carnival tonight will be a fire-works display beginning at the conclusion of the free act performances at 9 o’clock. Those who attended the carnival Tuesday night when the first fire-works display was held were very much pleased at the splendid exhibition and doubtless many of them will avail themselves of another opportunity.

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