Downtown Cary Park Co-Hosts American Revolution Experience With Local DAR Chapter

• The American Revolution Experience will run from July 18-25.
• The opening ceremony for this traveling historical exhibit will take place on July 18 at noon at Downtown Cary Park's Gathering House.
• Visitors are encouraged to check Cary's calendar of events for exhibit hours of operation before heading to the park.

Cary, NC - As part of the statewide initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary, Cary is proud to host the American Revolution Experience at the Gathering House in Downtown Cary Park from Saturday, July 18, through Saturday, July 25. This innovative Revolutionary War exhibition, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Asbury Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, highlights the literal and figurative journeys of patriots and loyalists, men and women, Black and Native populations, and even international allies. Through 12 informational panels and three interactive kiosks, the exhibition explores thematic connections between drummer boys, military mapmakers, and other ordinary people affected by the war.

The American Revolution Experience launched online in its original digital-only iteration in the summer of 2022, earning rapid acclaim. It received a Bronze Award in the Education, Art, and Culture division of the second annual Anthem Awards, an initiative of the Webby Awards that celebrates purpose and mission-driven work. It was also a finalist in the "People's Choice" category at the Webby Awards.

Cary's Gathering House is among the scores of libraries, historical societies, and museums that will host the American Revolution Experience through 2027, but it is the only location in the Triangle region. The exhibit is free and opens with a ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. on July 18. Exhibit operating hours are available on Cary's calendar of events webpage.

About the Organizations
Founded nearly 40 years ago by a grassroots organization of historians, the American Battlefield Trust has grown into one of the nation's most successful land preservation and educational organizations. Its 350,000 members and supporters believe in the power of place and the continued relevance of our shared history to modern American society. Learn more at battlefields.org.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. With nearly 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations.

For more information about the American Revolution Experience, visit American Revolution Experience and check out other events at Downtown Cary Park at downtowncarypark.com/calendar.

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email [email protected].

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