Celebrate the town's birthday on Jan. 1
Our history page says Fayetteville's founding act took effect Jan. 1, 1810. Walk to the square on New Year's Day and wish the town a happy birthday.
- Who
- Families, Kids, Adults
- Ages
- All ages
- Time
- About an hour
- Cost
- Free
- When
- Winter
- Show up
- On the square.
How to do it
- Walk to the obelisk; it tells the founding story.
- Count how old the town turns this year.
- Bring a thermos and invite a neighbor.
Grown-ups’ part
Come along, keep it short and fun, and let the kids lead the looking and asking. You handle anything that involves calling, sending or sharing.
Safety and respect
A grown-up comes along. The square is ringed by U.S. 64 (College St.) and U.S. 431 (Main Ave.): use crosswalks and watch for traffic.
Why it matters
Historical contextMake history fun for families & kidsEncourage community
Related
- Our Fayetteville history page
- Holiday cards for nursing-home residents
- July 4: read the Revolutionary War memorial
- Shop the square on Small Business Saturday
- All 150 things to do together
Sources
Know better? If something here is wrong or out of date, tell us.
Did it? Send us your photo or story. We print kids’ first names, faces or photos only with a parent’s OK.