

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Crafting the American Story: Art, Identity, and History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am
- **Event Description**: The City of Southport, in partnership with the Brunswick Arts Council, is excited to announce that the Fort Johnston–Southport Museum &amp; Visitors’ Center is inviting local artists to apply for Crafting the American Story: Art, Identity, &amp; History, an exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition will open February 21, 2026, at the Southport Community Building. 

Visitors can expect a range of artwork—from sculpture and handcrafts to graphic arts—that highlights local culture, resilience, and innovation. Each piece offers a unique perspective on history, inviting reflection, connection, and a deeper understanding of our shared American heritage.

Select works may also appear at partner locations across Brunswick County, extending the experience beyond Southport. Don’t miss this chance to see history interpreted through the imagination and talent of local artists!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southport/crafting-the-american-story-art-identity-and-history/200029289550620
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 72

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029289550620?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=southport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Southport
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Southport Community Building
- **lat**: 33.918076449744
- **long**: -78.016671985388
- **full address**: Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay Street,Southport,NC,United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: City of Southport NC (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-southport-nc/23283402)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/abf0f0bd11a120c9ee0db92d817aff4931013a258f1c9ad310ca92ec66db7b62-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1771612292
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ae36ad88f87a3bde8e8c421b5faf32360121afe327f200f2c86045671f90661-rimg-w300-h300-dcffffff-gmir?v=1771612292

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay Street,Southport,NC,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** City of Southport NC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Crafting the American Story: Art, Identity, and History ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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