NC H922

House Resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, drafted on May 19, 1775, and read publicly on May 20, 1775.

Five resolutions declared freedom for Mecklenburg County residents from Great Britain in response to the Lexington killings by British forces.

The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was the first declaration of independence made in the Thirteen Colonies during the American Revolution.

May 20, 1775, is honored on the Great Seal and Flag of North Carolina and has been celebrated for over 240 years, attracting notable visitors including Presidents Taft, Wilson, Eisenhower, and Ford.

Resolution commends early Mecklenburg County citizens for their independent spirit, leadership, and vision.