1776-2026
Peter Francisco 250:
An American Commemoration
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SPONSOR this historic event as we celebrate America's 250th.
1776-2026
Peter Francisco 250:
An American Commemoration
Saturday, March 14, 2026 10:00am
Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment March 14 2PM
The two-day event will feature living history demonstrations, musket and cannon firing demonstrations, and children's activities in the park.
Peter Francisco 250:
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
ORDER OF EVENTS
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.
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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