On Saturday, June 17, Great American Homes invites you to the 1776® Gastonia Grand Opening, a first-of-its-kind 55+ community that blends patriotism, the American dream, and timeless ideals. Located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, NC, this event marks the public debut of a revolutionary housing concept for active adults.
1776® Gastonia is the first of many 1776® developments across the country. Great American Homes will be expanding the housing development to other states. The company will also recruit other neighborhoods and homeowner’s associations to license the 1776® brand and standards into their communities.
What: 1776® Gastonia Grand Opening Celebration
Great American Homes invites the public for an all-American Grand Opening of 1776® Gastonia. Guests will be treated to a parade through the neighborhood leading to a reception area where they will hear from community leaders and Great American Homes while enjoying music, food, and spirits.
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST
Where: 3050 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056
Who: Great American Homes, in partnership with community leaders, will speak to attendees about the impact of the 1776® Gastonia opening.
- Brock Fankhauser: Founder & President of Great American Homes
- Elected Officials
- Building Homes for Heroes Representatives
Interview Opportunities:
Brock Fankhauser — Fankhauser is the Founder of The 1776® Community, Great American Homes, and NewStyle Communities, a franchise of EPCON Communities. He specializes in building maintenance-free residential developments that cater to active adults. The patriotic residential communities are located in Charlotte, N.C., and coming in 2024 to Greenville, S.C.
