The celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Vanceboro’s incorporation took take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12-5 pm at the Community Center on High Street. It was hosted by the town of Vanceboro and the Vanceboro Historical Society. The celebration included a short program –“Vanceboro: Past, Present, and Future” – along with music, lunch, activities, and the grand opening of the new Vanceboro Historical Society museum. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Vanceboro Community Center and Historical Museum welcome banner
A new sign, a great partnership
Vanceboro selectwomen Cheryl Monk Long and Corinna Cropley welcome guests
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows presents Vanceboro’s incorporation papers
VHS Secretary Alaine Peaslee-Hinshaw and President Dan Beers open the program
Introducing the VHS Board
Nearly 200 gather
Hands up if you were raised in Vanceboro
A lunch of baked beans, mac & cheese, salads and rolls provided by the best cooks in town
Museum tour
Appreciating the VHS museum displays
Vanceboro Veterans raise a flag flown over the nation’s capital
Veterans from near and far, selectwomen, and dignitaries