Society of Patriots Homepage Who are these patriots? Why do they love America again? Society of Patriots have agreed to make Fayetteville/Cumberland County America's Hometown. Check out how local establishments have honored the American Dream by incorporating various ideas that say they are proud to be an All American business. Also, take a look at some ideas for how you can add a little love of country to your workplace. Visit The Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau Site There are many ways to interpret patriotism. Here are just some of the ideals we try to keep in mind while making Fayetteville/Cumberland County, NC America's hometown. Here are some great online tools to learn about American history, embrace the American spirit and fun activities for kids, too. Found something you think would be a great addition, tell us!

Below is the Society of Patriots portfolio: A list of programs and events put on by members and others that reflects Cumberland County as a place that restores, revitalizes, and reaffirms your belief and pride in America and community through an experience of History, Heroes, and a Hometown Feeling.

Tributes to Veterans Exhibits Fayetteville's Patriotism

Fayetteville Observer article that discusses our Memorial Day Tributes. 

"This is a special city," Bonderman (a 64-year-old Vietnam War veteran) said. "I've lived all over the country and no city honors its veterans like Fayetteville."

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31 Days of Glory

Organizations throughout Cumberland County come together for 31 Days of Glory.

 Info on 31 days: As the country's First Sanctuary for Soldiers, Fayetteville/Cumberland County dedicates the entire month of May to honor soldiers, vets, and their families who have put it all on the line to defend our country.

 

31 Days of Glory is a month-long celebration of performances, ceremonies, exhibits and activities where we invite the world to do what we do every day — show our enthusiastic appreciation, respect and support for those who serve and have served in our armed forces.
Put on by the entire community, 31 Days of Glory is for anyone who wants to experience our military heritage and honor our brethren in the services — past and present.
 
 

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July 4th on Ft. Bragg

MWR Uses branded materials for their flyer for July 4th.

 


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Residents Answer "What Does Patriotism Mean To You"

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION EXERCISE  - winning entries.


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Sponsor a Flag Program

Through Field of Honor, the Fayetteville Dowtown Alliance has ensured all schools in Cumberland County have an American flag. as of May 2009.

 


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GI Joe Giveaway

The Army's Army distribtues GI Joe toys to the children of fallen soldiers at Operation Celebrate Freedom VII.


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Boots & Booties

Fayetteville Cares produces Boots & Booties, the World's Largest Baby Shower. 1,000 pregnant or recently delivered moms attend the event. Local merchants donate gift items. One mom won a new car.   November of 2008.


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Many Annual Events Showcase CC as America's Hometown

Many of our events that happen each year in our community demonstrate that we are America's Hometown - a community of history, heroes and a hometown feeling. This is a small sampling .  For a complete list of events, go to www. VisitFayettevilleNC.com


Civil War Reenactments - March

31 Days of Glory - May 

May Day - Cape Fear Botanical Garden - May 

All American Week - May 

Field of Honor - Fayetteville Dowtown Alliance - May '

Glory Days - Fayetteville Dowtown Alliance - May

Blues 'n Brews - Cape Fear Regional Theatre - May / June

Operation Celebrate Freedom - Fort Bragg MWR - July

Airborne Heritage Day - Airborne & Special Operations Museum - August 

Festival of Yesteryear - Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex - Sept/Oct

A Dicken's Holiday - produced by The Arts Council - Nov. 

Holiday Jubilee - Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex - December
 


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American Flags at Cemeteries on Veterans Day and Memorial Day

Since 2005, the Society of Patriots has placed American flags at 10 cemetaries throughout Cumberland County on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Memorial Day 2009

 

 


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At home in America's Hometown

Capital Bank ad uses "America's Hometown" slogan

 


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