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 Naturalization Ceremonies are approximately one hour in length, and will take place at the Federal Courthouse in Charlotte, North Carolina on the following dates: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 @ 11:00AM Thursday, June 20, 2013 @ 11:00AM Thursday, August 29, 2013 @ 11:00AM Thursday, October 31, 2013 @ 11:00AM Thursday, November 21, 2013 @ 11:00AM 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, it would be our honor to have you at the Naturalization Ceremony! To schedule your visit, please contact the Naturalization Courtroom Deputy at 704-350-7400, or use our online request form to email us your request.

Check out more photos of past events, and see some of the awesome cards we have received from students and visitors by clicking here. The Dilworth Visual and Performing Arts School Singers sang the National Anthem during a Naturalization Ceremony held in Charlotte. They did a fantastic job!