[Invitations and programs for Fourth of July celebrations at the site of the Battle of Guilford Court House]

March 15th, 1781.

July 4th, 1891.

1781. 1891.

THUKSDAV, MARCH isth, rySr.

OR GAA'IZED MA V 6th, rSSy.

The Park, embracing the Battlefield, is

Senenty-five Acres of

Shady Groves and Beautiful Drives, and is

Watered by Delicious Springs.

Railroad Communication to the Grounds,
five miles north of Greensboro, every half
hour.

D. SCHENCK,

President G. I>. G. Company.

The Guilford Battle Ground Company,

and the pivpk of Greensboro. -V. C,

Extend to you a Cordial Invitation to

participate with them in a

Celebration of the Fourth of July, i8gi,

in the Park of the

Guilford Battle Groitud Company.
Hon. Kemp P. Battle, L.L. D.,

it'ill deliver an address on the

Life and Services of Gen. Jethro Sumner.

of North Cti rolina .

There will be Civic and Military Displays

and other Public Festivities,

to make the day enjoyable.

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HON. JOHN A. GtLMER, Chairman.
EX-GOV. A. M. SCALES.
HON. J. H. DILLARD.
GENERAL JAMES D. GLENN.
COL. THOMAS B. KEOGH.
Dr. D. R. SCHENCK.
COL. LEVI M. SCOTT.

Greensboro, n. c.

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THURSDAY^ MARCH i sth, 178 1.

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ORGANIZED MAY jth, iSSj.

The Park consists of y^ acres of forest and

field — "Lake Wilfo 7tg' '
is a delightful spot — Delicious Springs

shaded by ornamental
pavilions. Gen. Sunuter's Monument, the

Maryland Monument, the

Battle Monument and the Holt Monument

are among its chief attractions.

Railroad trains from Greensboro to the
Grou7ids,five miles, every half hojcr.
D. SCHENCK,

President G. B G Company.

1781. 1893.

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The Guilford Battle Ground Company

and the people of Greensboro

Extend to you a Cordial Itivitation to

participate zuit/i them in a

Celebration, on the Fourth of Jtily , i8gj,

at the Park of the

Guilford Battle Ground Company

The Monument erected by Governor T. M.
Holt will be dedicated with im-
posing Ceremonies.

Hon. Cyrus B. Watson will deliver the

Address to the

Confederate Veterans Association.

Music , Games, Parades, and other feat-
ures will add enjoyment to the
occasion.

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^ammittee off ^niitatiatj,

HON. D. aOHENCK, President G. B. G. Co.

HON. ROBERT P. DICK,

HON. JAMES T. MOREHEAD,

CAPT. NEIL ELLINGTON,

COL. JAMES E. BOYD,

HON. JNO. L. KING,

PROF. E. A. ALDERMAN,

HON. JOHN A BARRINGER,

Greensboro, N. C

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Order of Exercises

Procession will form at 10.80 a. m. in front of the President's
Cottage in the following order ;

Chief Marshall and Assistants

Gate City Guards

Weiford's Band

Orators of the Day, Chaplain, Distinguished Guests, Presi-
dent and Master of Ceremonies in Carriages

Stockholders and Directors of the Guilford Battle Ground
Company and Citizens generally

At the Grand Stand

Music by the Band— "M3- Country 'Tis of Thee."

Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. S. R. Guignard

Oration by Col. A. M. Waddell on General Francis Nash.
Music — "The Star Spangled Banner."'

Oration by Hon. W. A. Graham on General William Lee
Davidson

Procession Reformed and march to the Memorial Arches
then to be Unveiled

Adjourn to Dinner

Reassembled by Band at Grand Stand at 2.30 p. m.

Speeches by Col. Wilson G. Lamb, President Society Cin-
cinati, Senator F. M. Simmons and other Dis-
tinguished Guests

G. S. Bradshaw. Master of Ceremonies

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Battle March Ibtk. 178! Celebralioa -lii!:LJtLh.:JBP^

You are Invited to Attend The
Annual Celebration

of the Guilford Battle Ground Company
on the Historic

Battle Field of Guilford Court House,

July 4th. 1903.

Committee of Invitation :

IF. //. Osbont, James E. Boyd, James T. Moreficad,

Charles Sledman. Ccasar Cone, Andrew Jovner,

J. F.Jordan, Chas. I>. Jfe/ver, Jos. M. Reece,

]V. R. Land, R. Percy Cray. R. JV. Hayxvood,

Simpson Se/ienc/c, R. M. DouQ/as. Pavi'd Dreyfus.

MECCA OF PATRIOTISM

THE GUILFORD BATTLE GROUND COMPANY was organ-
ized May 6th, LS87, at Greensboro, N. C.

Its object is to redeem from waste the battle field of Guilford Court
House, and adorn it as a park and erect monuments thereon. It owns
one hundred acres of this battle field, which is laidofif in walks, drives,
and avenues. There are nineteen monuments already completed, and
two in course of construction. Five delightful Springs are fitted up.
Lake Wilfong, on the grounds, is a lovely sheet of water. Ten thou-
sand people attend the celebration every year. The addresses all rise
to the dignity of history. The museum of Rtjics is a most valuable
and interesting feature.

The battle was fought between Gen. Nathaniel Greene and Lord
Cornwallis, March loth, 17SI. The British were driven from the state.

SuSjed : ''pierces of J£ing 's DdZoiintain. '

HEROES OF- KIIVG'S IVI O U IN T A I IS

presented to the Company by the National Marble
Company, of Cherokee, N. C, will be unveiled,
together zoith the noble

WASHINGTON-GREENE MARKER.
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OR ATI ON
COL. W. A. HENDERSON,

OF TENNESSEE.

v5 SnSjed : ''^eroes of '/{uw's DdZotintain."

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BATTLE CELEBRATION

March 15th, 1781. July 3rd, 1897.

1^o« are Tnvifed /o attend
^Re ^entR ^nmiaf Cefedration of tde

^mijord Rattle ground Company,

on tRe Ristoric

^attfe ^iefd of ^iiiford Court J£ptise,

(fiity 3rd, t$9Z

Committee of Invitation.

D. SCHENCK, President.
JUDGE DICK, JUDGE DOUGI.AS, R. M. vSI^OAN,

J. \V. FRY, cot,. SCOTT. J. VAN I,INDI,EY.

MECCA OF PATRIOTISM.

THE GUII^FORD BATTI.E GROUND COMPANY was organized May Cth,
1S87, at Greensboro, North Carolina.

Its object is to redeem from waste the battle field of Guilford Court House, and

adorn it as a park and erect monuments thereon. It owns seventj--five acres of

this battle field, which is laid off in walks, drives and avenues. There are ten

monuments already completed, and one in course of construction. Five delightful

Springs are fitted up. I^ake Wilfong, on the grounds, is a lovely sheet of water.

Ten thousand people attend the celebration even,^ year. The addresses all rise to

the dignity of hi.story. The Museimi of Relics is a most valuable and interesting

feature.

The battle was fought between Gen. Nathanael Green and I^ord Cornwallis,

March loth, 1781. The British were driven from the State.

THE MAGNIFICENT BRONZE STATUE and MONUMENT

WM. HOOPER AND JOHN PENN,

Presented to the Company by Congress zvill be unveited and together
zvith the ne7v Fire- Proof Museum dedicated.

....ORATION....

BY JOSEPH M. MOREHEAD, ESQ.

SUBJECT:

**Th.c Life and Times of James Hunter.'

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BATTLE.

MARCH 15, 1781.

CELEBRATION.

JULY 4, 1896.

You Are Irivited to fitterid
T]:|e Niritl:] Himual Celebration

of tlie

Guilford Battle GroxlPid Conipariy,
ori tlie

Historic Battle Field of Guilford Court House.

July 4tY\, 1896,

COMMITTEE OF INVITATION.

Hon. D. SCHENCK, President.
Capt. Neil Ellington,

Col. J. Sterling Jones,

Hon. J. R. Mendenhall,

W. E. Beviil, Esq.,

Col. R. M. Douglas,

Col. James T. Moreh^ad,
J. «. Reece, Esq.

Is. J. CcUectlon

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MECCA OP PAT-RIOTISM

THE GUILFORD BATTLE GROUND COMPANY

Was organized May 6th, iS86, at Greensboro, N. C, by private
individuals.

Its object is to redeem from waste the battle field of Guilford
Court House and adorn it as a park and erect jnonuments thereon.
It owns 8§ acres of beautiful land etnbracing the battle field,
which is laid out in walks, drives and avenues. There are now
:nine monuments already completed and one, the finest, to Wil-
liam Hooper in course of erection. Five delightful springs are
hanTlsomely fitted up. Lake Wilfong on the grounds is a lovely
sheet of water. Ten thousanJ people attend our Celebration^
annually. The Addresses rise to the dignity of history. The
Museum of Relics is very valuable.

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-OF 1896

— — WILL BE DELIVERED BY THE

Hon. Senator Marion Butler,

Orte of the most graceful and interesting speakers in the State,

and who, iti connection with Senator J. C. Pritchard,

has done tniich for our Company,

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■ *'North Carolina's Part in the St^-u^^gle for Civil and Religious

Liberty."

THERE WILL BE
BY THE

CELEBRATED SALEM BAND,
And many attractions to interest and please the people.

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BATTLE CELEBRATION

March 15th, 1781. July 4, 1895

You arc Invited to Attend

The Eighth Annual Celebration of the

Guilford Battle Ground Company,

on the historic

Battle Field of Guilford Court House,

July 4th, 1895.

D. SCHENCK, President.
David L. Clark, James T. Morehead, Joseph M. Reece,

6. S. Bradshaw, J. S. Cunningham, H. H. Cartland,

J. Sterling Jones, Jabez Mendenhall.

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The GUILFORD BATTLE GROUND COMPANY

was organised Jl/ay 6//i, 188/, at Greensboro, North
Carolina.

Its object is to redeem from ivaste the battle field of
Guilford Court House, and adorn it as a park and erect
nmnuments thereon. It owns seventy-five acres of this
battle field, xvhicli is laid out in %valks, drives and avemies.
There are eight monuments already completed, and one in
course of construction. Five delightful Springs are hand-
somely fitted up. Lake Wilfong, on the grounds, is a
lovely sheet of ivater. Ten thousand people attend the
celebration every year. The addresses all rise to the dig-
nity of history. The Museum of Relics is a most I'aluable
a n d in teres ting featu re.

The battle was fought betiveen Gen. Nathanael Greene
and Lord Corinvallis, March i§th, lySi. The British
were driven from the State.

THE MAGNIFICENT STATUE

OF

MAJOR JOSEPH WINSTON,

Presented to the Company by Ex-Governor Thomas M. Holt,
will be iinveiled and dedicated.

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By GBOKSE T. WI/ViSTOAl, L_L. D..

President of the University of North Carolina.

SUBJECT:

"The Life and Times of Joseph Winston."

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RAND (ELEBRATION

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GUILFORD BATTLH GROUND,

The Foartih da^ of /JuUj, 1893.

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DEDICATION OF THE HOLT MONUMENT

Presented by that noble North Carolinian,

Q-O^^EJUMOR. THOIvlJLS Iwl. MOLT.

S^mrise Gaii from tWelVc Pound Hov/itzci'
of Charlotte Naval Batillion.

The Procession will form at precisely ii o'clock A. M. at the
President's headquarters in the following order:

Twenty mounted Marshals dressed in Continental Uniforms

under command of

Chief Marshal CHARLES O. McMlCHAEL.

Lexington Silver Cornet Band — Sixteen pieces.

Orator of the day, Chaplain and rlistinguished guest-^ in carriages,

Naval Battallion.

Bicycle Brigade,

Veterans,

Members of Guilford Battle Ground Company,

Citizens Generally.

The line of procession will be by way of Lake Wilfong to the
Speaker's Stand near the Holt Monument.

AT THE HOLT MONUMENT

the dedication ceremonies will be as follows:

Music.

I'rayer by Rev. T. H. Pritchard, D. D.

Address by Hon. David Schenck,

President of the Guilford Battle Ground Company.

Music.

Poem by PROF. Henry J. Stockard

Short Speeches by Distinguished Visitors Present.

Music.

Unveiling the Monument by four young ladies in White,
Red and Blue.

Signal Gun.

Return to the Station for Dinner.

At 2:30 o'clock P. M.,

The Confederate Veterans' Union will meet at the
Grand Stand.

Music.

Prayer by . . .' '. . . . .Chaplain

Address by Hon. Cyrus B. Watson

of Winston, N. C.

After the meeting the Ceremonies of the Day will be closed by a
Signal Gun.

JOSEPH M. MOREHEAD, Master OF Ceremonies.

Bicycle Races at th^ Race Track take place at 5 o'clock P. M. and
can be reached by trains leaving the Battle Ground after 4 P. M.