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Johnston County forms America250 committee, secures $40,000 in state grants and plans 2026 countywide events

5440502 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

The county’s America250 committee has 32 volunteers, has received $40,000 in state grants for a tour guidebook, markers and a Tuscarora mural, and plans a major county commemoration on June 27, 2026, ahead of the national 250th anniversary events.

The Johnson County America250 committee updated commissioners July 21 on activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and North Carolina’s historic role.

Chairperson Lisonbee Elsie (appointed by the Johnston County Heritage Commission) said the locally organized committee has 32 members from…

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