Cutting the cake marks the symbolic centerpiece of most birthday celebrations, and Kernersville’s 155th was no exception. Community members and elected officials gathered at noon on Saturday to mark the milestone with cake, ice cream, and remarks from local and state leaders.
The event, part of a daylong KVL 155 / America 250 celebration, drew a crowd to Founders Park at the corner of Main and Mountain streets to hear from, among others, a regional representative for US Sen. Thom Tillis.
Mike Hensley framed the dual Kernersville and US celebration as a unique opportunity for historical reflection.
Reading from a letter signed by Tillis, he shared the senator’s message to Kernersville: “These remarkable milestones offer a meaningful opportunity to honor our shared past while looking forward with hope and determination.”
Chamber of Commerce President Chris Comer confirmed that the letter would be included in a time capsule event scheduled for later the same day.
Mayor Dawn Morgan echoed Tillis’ theme, emphasizing the town’s incorporation on March 31, 1871, and the generations of residents who have shaped its growth since then.
“We are so excited to be here today to celebrate our community,” she said. “It is a historic day.”
Several other local and state officials were in attendance.
Other activities throughout the day included historical downtown landmarks and evening festivities at Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex. Live music, food trucks, vendors, a drone show, and a beer garden were still scheduled as of this writing, though a planned fireworks display was canceled due to an ongoing burn ban.
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