About the Committee
Formed in April 2025 under the authority of the Buncombe County Commission, the Buncombe250 Committee is in the early planning stages of the county’s participation in the national commemoration.
The Committee aims to assess existing programs and explore new opportunities that connect local communities to the broader themes of America’s founding.
The Committee is led by Glenn Stach, a landscape architect and preservation professional with prior involvement in planning for the U.S. Semiquincentennial Congressional Commission.
The Friends of the WNC Museum of History and Culture serves as the Committee’s fiscal sponsor (501(c)(3)).
View the 2026 Program Prospectus
Statewide Context: America250 NC
America250 NC is North Carolina’s official initiative for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Coordinated by DNCR, the program supports local planning across all counties, offering tools, resources, and collaborative opportunities to commemorate North Carolina’s role in the American Revolution and its diverse 250-year history.
Media Coverage
July 14, 2026: Make History with Beyond The Liberty Tree Family Edition Planting Initiative: Feature By The Beacon Tribune
July 6, 2026: Buncombe County 250 Expands Beyond The Liberty Tree to Private Property Owners with Beyond The Liberty Tree-Family Edition: Feature by Mountain Xpress
February 14, 2026: Western North Carolina Gears Up for 250th U.S. Birthday Celebration
December 15, 2025: Buncombe County Artists Invited to Create Lasting Legacy for America’s 250th Celebration
November 13, 2025: Buncombe County America 250 NC Listening Sessions Feature by WLOS
November 12, 2025: America250 NC Buncombe County to Host Second Community Listening Sessions on Upcoming 250th Anniversary of Our Nation
July 5, 2025: Buncombe County America 250 NC Committee receives $10k grant from America250 NC to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary