NC First in Freedom Passport guide
The NC First in Freedom Passport guide is a key component of the inaugural North Carolina First in Freedom Festival, a regional, week-long event (February 21–28, 2026) celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, specifically highlighting the pivotal role of southeastern North Carolina.
Designed to guide visitors through eight southeastern counties—Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, and Sampson—this initiative spotlights local historical sites,, museums, and Revolutionary War-era sites leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
The guide features designated locations that serve as official passport stamp cancellation sites.
The passport allows visitors to engage with history firsthand, likely through visiting sites, attending events, and collecting stamps, with a particular focus on the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge on Feb. 27, 1776.
