1776-2026
Peter Francisco 250:
An American Commemoration
"The Giant of the American Revolution"
In leading up to our nation's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, celebrate and honor perhaps the most famous private soldier of the American Revolution.
Join us 10:00am on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
An American Commemoration of Peter Francisco
"The Giant of the American Revolution"
In leading up to our nation's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, celebrate and honor perhaps the most famous private soldier of the American Revolution.
Join us 10:00am on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
1776-2026
Peter Francisco 250:
An American Commemoration
In leading up to our nation's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, celebrate and honor the Giant of the American Revolution.
Join us 10:00am on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park | Greensboro, NC
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 10AM
Opening Remarks
Travis Bowman, Peter Francisco Descendant
Presentation of Colors
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Honor Guard
Battle Reenactment
On the Grounds of the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, NC
Distinguished Guests
NC Governor Josh Stein,NC Chief Justice Paul Newby, the President of Portugal and more...
A Tribute to Peter Francisco
Hear from the Mayor of Greensboro
Live Music
From the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and Camryn Mwalwanda, Peter Francisco Descendant
Who is Peter Francisco?
Peter Francisco (1760–1831) was a Portuguese-born giant of the American Revolution, famed for his incredible strength and bravery in battles like Camden and Guilford Courthouse. George Washington reportedly called him “a one-man army” and he was perhaps the most famous private soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Celebrated on March 15 in Virginia, Peter Francisco Day honors the legendary bravery at the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse, where Peter fought valiantly against British forces and is remembered on the American Cavalry Monument.
Join us on March 14 in Greensboro, NC as we remember and honor Peter's bravery 250 years later.
Historically accurate
Primary-source driven programming developed with local archives and scholars.
Community-led
Volunteers and local societies co-create the program and procession.
Educational programs
School-friendly tours and teacher resources distributed before the event.
Conservation-focused
Funds raised support local preservation of Revolutionary-era markers.
ORDER OF EVENTS
Order of Events
Opening Remarks ………............. Travis Bowman, Peter Francisco Descendant
Music Selection ......................... “The LUSO-American Hero” - TBD
Presentation of Colors ………….... U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Honor Guard
“America The Beautiful” ……….... Camryn Mwalwanda, Peter Francisco Descendant
Invocation …………………………..... National Prayer Breakfast Coordinator NC
Welcome ………………………………. Mayor of Greensboro
Intro of Distinguished Guests …. Trey Davis, Greensboro City Manager
Remarks ………. NC Governor Josh Stein
Remarks …….... NC Chief Justice Newby
Remarks ………. President of Portugal
Remarks……….. Duke of Braganza
Remarks ………. White House Rep
Benediction ………………………….. Reverend from Greensboro
Postlude …………………………….... Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Who is Peter Francisco?
Peter Francisco (1760–1831) was a Portuguese-born giant of the American Revolution, famed for his incredible strength and bravery in battles like Camden and Guilford Courthouse. George Washington reportedly called him “a one-man army” and he was perhaps the most famous private soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Celebrated on March 15 in Virginia, Peter Francisco Day honors the legendary bravery at the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse, where Peter fought valiantly against British forces and is remembered on the American Cavalry Monument.
Join us on March 14 in Greensboro, NC as we remember and honor Peter's bravery 250 years later.
Historically accurate
Primary-source driven programming developed with local archives and scholars.
Community-led
Volunteers and local societies co-create the program and procession.
Educational programs
School-friendly tours and teacher resources distributed before the event.
Conservation-focused
Funds raised support local preservation of Revolutionary-era markers.
FEATURED BENEFITS
Benefits your community will feel in days
Four ways the commemoration enriches attendees and local memory.
Attend for a meaningful, family-friendly program that connects past and present while supporting local preservation.
Inspiration & context
Meaningful narratives that place local stories into a national context.
Access to archives
Selected document displays and curator Q&A sessions.
Family-friendly programming
Activities for children and intergenerational audiences.
Community connection
Meet neighbors, historians, and civic leaders during the program.
Our Speakers
More speakers to be announced soon...
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Distinguished Guests
NC Governor Josh Stein,NC Chief Justice Paul Newby, the President of Portugal and more...
A Tribute to Peter Francisco
Hear from the Mayor of Greensboro
Live Music
From the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and Camryn Mwalwanda, Peter Francisco Descendant
Our Speakers
More speakers to be announced soon...
Coming Soon...
Distinguished Guests
NC Governor Josh Stein,NC Chief Justice Paul Newby, the President of Portugal and more...
A Tribute to Peter Francisco
Hear from the Mayor of Greensboro
Live Music
From the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and Camryn Mwalwanda, Peter Francisco Descendant
Register for the Commemoration
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SPONSORS
Our Sponsors
A special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible.
Distinguished Guests
NC Governor Josh Stein,NC Chief Justice Paul Newby, the President of Portugal and more...
A Tribute to Peter Francisco
Hear from the Mayor of Greensboro
Live Music
From the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and Camryn Mwalwanda, Peter Francisco Descendant
OUR BOARD
Travis Bowman
Co-Producer of LUSO.tv
Descendant of Peter Francisco
Brian Patrick Wade
Co-Producer of LUSO.tv
Actor Portraying Peter Francisco
Howard Shoe
NC National Prayer Breakfast Coordinator
Chance Staley
CO National Prayer Breakfast Coordinator
Vasco Morais
CALuso Director
Matt Barret
Peter Francisco Descendant
Anne Wilson
Peter Francisco Society Board Member
Peter Francisco Descendant
Francisco Semião
LUSO-American Friend
Jennifer Costa Joss
LUSO-American Friend
Jocquelyn Boone
Chief Creative Economy Officer
City of Greensboro
Joshua Sherrick
Events & Engagement Manager
City of Greensboro
OUR BOARD
Travis Bowman
Co-Producer of LUSO.tv
Descendant of Peter Francisco
Brian Patrick Wade
Co-Producer of LUSO.tv
Actor Portraying Peter Francisco
Howard Shoe
NC National Prayer Breakfast
Coordinator
Chance Staley
CO National Prayer Breakfast
Coordinator
Anne Wilson
Peter Francisco Society Board Member
Peter Francisco Descendant
Matt Barret
Peter Francisco Descendantt
Vasco Morais
CALuso Director
Francisco Semião
LUSO-American Friend
Jennifer Costa Joss
LUSO-American Friend
Jocquelyn Boone
Chief Creative Economy Officer
City of Greensboro
Joshua Sherrick
Events & Engagement Manager
City of Greensboro
1776-2026
PETER FRANCISCO 250
An American Commemoration
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10am, Greensboro, NC
Our Board Members
1776-2026
PETER FRANCISCO 250:
AN AMERICAN COMMEMORATION
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10am, Greensboro, NC