Many of today`s youth take their U.S. citizenship for granted. A great way to help educate students on both their privileges and duties as U.S. Citizens is to involve them in a Naturalization Ceremony. Naturalization Ceremonies grant citizenship to those immigrants wanting to become permanent residents of the United States of America, and is one of the most coveted gifts that the U.S. government can bestow. As part of the one-hour long ceremony, choirs perform the National Anthem and God Bless America. Scout troops interested in participating can lead the Pledge of Allegiance to a group of new United States Citizens. This can be part of your scout’s citizen awareness and citizen merit badges. As well as the Naturalization Ceremony, the Court offers organized guided tours which are worth considering. Each tour, in its own unique way, offers a solid educational value and can be customized to fit your class schedule.

The 2009 ceremonies will take place on February 24, March 27, April 24, June 19, September 11, and December 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Federal Courthouse in Charlotte. These ceremonies are approximately one hour in length. If you are interested in having your choir perform the National Anthem, or if your organization would like to be involved with leading the Pledge of Allegiance, please contact us below: Contact Jeanie Koechley directly at 704-350-7405 Or, use our online request form to email us your request

Check out more photos of past events and a few of the awesome cards we receive by clicking here. The Dilworth Visual and Performing Arts School Singers performed at our Naturalization Ceremony on December 14, 2007, here at the courthouse. They did a fantastic job!