The Heritage of
Iredell County, Vol. III

Iredell County residents are invited to contribute stories, photos, and histories for inclusion in “The Heritage of Iredell County Vol. III”, a new volume of local history to be published as part of Iredell County’s America 250 Celebration. The submission portal is now open at the link below.

 

The third installment in the series follows the County’s previous heritage books, published in 1980 and 200. A limited run of 500 copies will be printed, and preorders are encouraged. The book will include family histories, church and business stories, and accounts from local organizations.

 

This project is facilitated by Iredell County’s America 250 committee and led by Iredell County Public Library administrative staff as part of America 250 NC — North Carolina’s commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary and is led by the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The committee was established by the County’s Board of Commissioners and includes members from local organizations, municipal and county government, and area schools. The County received a $10,000 American 250 grant to support the publication.

 

Key Details: Book price:

• $50 (library pickup), $60 (shipped)

• Projected release date: December 2026

• Deadline for submissions: 12/31/2025

• Deadline for pre-orders: 10/31/2026

 

Submission Requirements:

• Up to 750 words/submission and 1 photo (free)

• After 750 words, $.05/word

• After 1 photo, $5/photo

• Up to three (3) submissions per person

• Tribute/Memorial Submissions

• Full page - $100

• Half page - $50

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For questions about submitting or preordering, please contact Shellie Taylor at the Iredell County Public Library.

michelle.taylor@iredellcountync.gov

704.878.3090 ext. 8801