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Wilson County Sesquicentennial
Celebrate with Wilson County Sept. 25
September 7, 2010 In 1960, Wilson County celebrated its 100th birthday with great fanfare. As the centennial year drew to a close, the county interred a time capsule under the Wilson County Courthouse lawn, not to see the light of day again for 50 years. Inside were placed mementos of the celebration, newspapers of the day, and letters from hopeful county residents and dignitaries to residents of the future. (More) Historic finds down on the farm
 August 24, 2010 George Alston owns a farm in the Nockenut community near Stockdale. In 1975, he uncovered on his farm what appears to be a gravestone, he told local historian Shirley Grammer. The stone bears the year “1796” and an inscription. (More) County to unearth Centennial Capsule Sept. 25
Maurine Liles August 17, 2010 As Wilson County’s sesquicentennial year comes to a close, plans are under way to dig up the a time capsule buried on the grounds of the Wilson County Courthouse in 1960. A ceremony will take place Saturday, Sept. 25, to unearth the Centennial Capsule and replace it with one containing items celebrating the county’s 150th birthday. (More) Sesquicentennial art, essay contests
August 13, 2010 The Wilson County Sesquicentennial Committee announces an art contest and essay contest to be held on September 25, 2010. This is an opportunity for students in grades 4 through 12 to showcase their best art and writing skills. View the rules and details of the contest by clicking on the PDF below. (More) Write a letter for county’s time capsule
August 10, 2010 The Wilson County Sesquicentennial Committee invites letters from county residents to be included in a time capsule to be buried Sept. 25, as the county’s 150th birthday celebration draws to a close. (More)
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