America's 250th Birthday: Community Volunteer Opportunity

Start Date

September 27, 2026

End Date

September 27, 2026

Start Time

2:00 pm

End Time

6:00 pm

Location

Lakewood Shopping Center 2000 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

In observance of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, join us this fall as we look back and forge ahead into the next quarter millennium. Durham Tech has curated a dynamic lineup of films, local history, community service, tours, and special events. All are welcome!

Event	Date	Location
Documentary Screening: "An Unlikely Friendship," featuring filmmaker Diane Bloom No cost or registration required.	September 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.	ERC (Building 5) Auditorium, Room 100
Community Volunteer Opportunity Help prepare and plant the Fitzgerald Scent Garden at Lakewood Shopping Center. No cost required. Register for Opportunity	September 27, 2026	Lakewood Shopping Center 2000 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
History Panel and Student Speeches Explore local history and hear from Durham Tech students.	September 30, 2026, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.	Wynn Center (Building 10), Room 103
Hayti Walking Tour Discover the history and legacy of Durham’s Hayti community with Whistle Stop Tours. No cost required. Register for Tour	October 2, 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.	Hayti Heritage Center 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27701
West End Walking Tour Explore the people, places, and stories of Durham’s historic West End, including the Pauli Murray House with Whistle Stop Tours. No cost required. Register for Tour	October 23, 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.	Pauli Murray Center 906 Carroll St, Durham, NC 27701
Veterans Day Bench Dedication and Booker T. Spicely Exhibit Join us for a special Veterans Day observance, bench dedication, and exhibit honoring the story and legacy of Booker T. Spicely.	November 10, 2026, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.	Main Campus Quad and ERC (Building 5) Auditorium, Room 100