06/27 - Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops at N.C. Transportation Museum

Enjoy a night of family fun at the N.C. Transportation Museum for Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops on Saturday, June 27! The Museum will close at 5:00 p.m. with limited buildings and exhibits remaining open until the fireworks begin. Museum grounds reopen with FREE children’s activities starting at 6:00 p.m. and wrap up with a glorious fireworks show celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary beginning at 9:15 p.m. In the event of severe weather, fireworks show timing may be adjusted.
On display will be the Ride of Pride trucks from Daimler Trucks North America’s Cleveland, NC plant.
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Letters From Home, a heartwarming USO style duo with a sincere message of hope and patriotism will dazzle, charm and move the audience with snappy tap dancing, family-friendly comedy, stunning vocals and explosive personality.
FREE Activities in addition to Letter From Home:
Balloon Twister Artist and Patriotic Stilt Walker
Bubble Show
DJ Music
Inflatables and Bounce House
Maude the Mule Scavenger Hunt
Model Train Layouts
Corn Hole and other Lawn Games
Purchase a ticket to ride on the Firecracker Express! Ride in a vintage passenger railcar pulled by one of our diesel locomotives. The ride takes place entirely on the property of the 60-acre North Carolina Transportation Museum and offers a tour of the historic site by train. You’ll ride along and see the structures that were used to service Southern Railway’s steam locomotives when the Spencer Shops were in operation. Passengers may get off the train at the Roundhouse for the best fireworks viewing! Train rides last approximately 25 minutes and are fun for all ages. All passengers will receive a patriotic souvenir.