“Through Their Eyes, We Remember. Through Their Voices, We Honor.” Youth from across the Fayetteville community are bringing history to life through Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County, a retrospective performance celebrating the influential voices, extraordinary achievements and enduring legacies of hometown heroes from the past and present, performed by talented students in grades 1–8 from the Greater Life of Fayetteville’s After-School Program and additional Cumberland County schools.
Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County takes an inspiring journey through local history with compelling storytelling and dramatic monologues that pay tribute to the lives, legacies and lasting impact of trailblazers, leaders, educators, Veterans, activists and cultural icons whose contributions have helped shape and strengthen our community for generations.
Students from the following local schools participated in all aspects of the production, showcasing their artistic talents both on stage and behind the scenes while gaining hands-on experience in theatrical production, storytelling, staging, and creative elements to bring the stories to life:
The first performance will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by a second performance on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Both performances will be held at the FTCC Tony Rand Student Center, located at 2200 Hull Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
“It is more than just a performance — it is a movement of remembrance, identity, and purpose,” said Georgeanna Pinckney, executive director of Greater Life of Fayetteville in a press release. “These memorable monologue performances will not only amplify the creativity of our youth, but also preserve the stories and legacy of those who helped build our community.”
Audiences of all ages will experience a renewed sense of community pride and cultural appreciation while gaining a deeper understanding of the leadership, sacrifice, resilience, and service that continue to shape Fayetteville–Cumberland County today.
Community members, families, educators, civic leaders, and supporters are encouraged to attend this celebration of youth, culture, and history. To attend, RSVP at Eventbrite https://HeroesFay.eventbrite.com.
Heroes of Fayetteville-Cumberland County is presented by Greater Life of Fayetteville and funded by the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County.
Programming is empowered by the United Way of Cumberland County, thegroupTheory, Inc., Covenant Love Church, The Insurance Guy Jerome T. Scott, Sweet Valley Ranch, City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, Fayetteville|Cumberland Parks and Recreation, and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber.
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