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Hillsborough is no ordinary southern small town.

Its scenic beauty, graceful architecture spanning three centuries, lively arts and culture scene, and convenient location provide a charming getaway for the day - or longer.

Events

From art walks to live music, farmers markets to festivals, there's always something going on in Hillsborough.

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January 19

Minnie Brown and the Illustration Art of Ron Weisenfeld

January 19

S’mores on the Farm with Goats

January 19

Mime for Beginners + Collaborative Creative Process for Adults

January 20

S’mores on the Farm with Goats

January 20

Beyond Slavery’s Shadow: North Carolina’s Free People of Color

January 21

S’mores on the Farm with Goats

Hillsborough is a close and easy getaway.

From	Distance	Time
Asheville	212 miles	3 hours
Chapel Hill	12 miles	20 minutes
Charlotte	131 miles	2 hours
Durham	14 miles	18 minutes
Greensboro	42 miles	43 minutes
Greenville, SC	229 miles	3.5 hours
Morehead City	190 miles	3.25 hours
Nags Head	226 miles	4 hours
Raleigh	38 miles	43 minutes
Richmond, VA	163 miles	2.5 hours
Wilmington	170 miles	2.5 hours
Winston-Salem	68 miles	1 hour

What type of adventurer are you?

Explore Hillsborough using self-guided tours.

The Art Whisperer

The History Enthusiast

The Outdoor Adventurer

The Sweet Seeker

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On January 20, 2022, at 7pm, the Orange County ...

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Jan 15

On January 20, 2022, at 7pm, the Orange County Historical Museum, Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, and Burwell School Historic Site will be joining together to present a program by UNC Greensboro Assistant Professor of History, Warren E. Milteer Jr. The talk examines the lives of free persons of color in North Carolina.

Dr. Milteer’s innovative study of the topic demonstrates that from the colonial period through Reconstruction, conceptions of race in North Carolina were complex and fluid, defying easy characterization. He reveals that although many white people tried to limit the opportunities and civil liberties enjoyed by free people of color, the two groups often interacted – praying together, working the same land, and occasionally sharing households and starting families.

Please contact manager@orangehistorync.org with any questions.

This Monday, January 17th, is the Northern Orange ...

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Jan 13

This Monday, January 17th, is the Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration!
Join the car parade starting at Efland Cheeks and ending with a program at Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist Church beginning at 11:00am. Cost: $10 per car
Registration info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/867072233830164

This Saturday, January 8th, the Alliance for ...

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Jan 7

This Saturday, January 8th, the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is sponsoring the Churton Street History Stroll, led by Barney Caton.

Journey back in time, walking the centuries-old streets of Hillsborough, North Carolina. The four-block, in-person walking tour will travel the remarkable history of this unique southern town, beginning in the 1600s. Your tour guide, Barney Caton, explores local events which shaped the nation and key figures such as Billy Strayhorn, Moses Curtis, Elizabeth Keckly, and William Graham, whose legacies reach beyond Orange County.

Tours are $15 per ticket; tours begin at 3pm and will last 2 hours. Each tour will be limited to 20 participants and will meet on the concrete pad of Riverpark, across the street from Weaver Street market. Guests have access to free parking at the parking deck next to Weaver Street Market, the Riverpark Pavillion, or any street parking available. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Masks are required. Register at www.historichillsborough.org.

Don’t forget - this Tuesday, December 21st at ...

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Dec 18

Don’t forget - this Tuesday, December 21st at 5:45 PM, is the Solstice Lantern Walk sponsored by @hillsborougharts ! This is a non-denominational winter-themed event.
Individuals are asked to bring a handmade lantern that lights up the night, to guide all of us along the walk. Participants will gather at the Eno River Farmer’s Market Pavilion and be led on a procession through River Park, to the River Walk, and ending back in downtown Hillsborough.
This event is free for the community. We require registration to assist with managing crowd capacities in light of social distancing.
Please go to www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice to register. Donations are welcome to help keep this free community event alive and strong! Thank you!

This is a reminder that the Letters to Santa event...

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Dec 11

This is a reminder that the Letters to Santa event has been moved to tomorrow, Sunday December 12th from 12:30-2:00 pm due to today’s rain forecast.

Folks are able to drop off their letters to Santa in person and say hi from afar.

Be sure to cast your vote for the Homes For the ...

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Dec 7

Be sure to cast your vote for the Homes For the Holidays 2021 competition! Voting is open until December 22nd. Entries are displayed in businesses along Churton and King streets, so grab some hot cocoa and take a stroll to see them in person! To view a map of the entries on display, and to cast your vote, go to www.homesfortheholidays2021.com!

The Hillsborough Holiday Wreath Stroll is now ...

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Dec 4

The Hillsborough Holiday Wreath Stroll is now live! Go to www.historichillsborough.org to download!

Don’t forget the Light Up The Night Hillsborough...

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Dec 4

Don’t forget the Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade is happening *tomorrow* at 4pm!! Hosted by @hborochamber, the parade will travel through downtown Hillsborough and will culminate with the annual tree lighting ceremony and community sing. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Please come join the Timeless Cruizers *tomorrow!*...

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Dec 3

Please come join the Timeless Cruizers *tomorrow!* as they support the Hillsborough Police Department’s annual toy drive and OCIM’s canned food drive on Saturday December 4th from 8-4pm. Location: Hwy 55, Hampton Point Center, Hillsborough, NC. Held rain or shine. Cars will start showing up around 10am.

This is in the same shopping center as a very nice Walmart, Home Depot and several other shopping establishments where you can get some much appreciated toys and canned goods to benefit those less fortunate.

Baby it’s cold outside! Warm up with some ...

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Nov 30

Baby it’s cold outside! Warm up with some Southern Poutine cheese fries @thecolonialinnhillsborough now open for lunch!

Don’t forget to #shopsmall today! Hillsborough ...

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Nov 27

Don’t forget to #shopsmall today! Hillsborough is home to many local boutiques, gift shops, and artisans and we hope you check them out today! Check out @hborochamber for a list of local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday.

The new mural by artists @richardnickel and ...

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Nov 17

The new mural by artists @richardnickel and @christopher.revels at @newsoforange is looking especially beautiful today!

“The Awesome Adventures of Minnie Brown” by ...

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Nov 13

“The Awesome Adventures of Minnie Brown” by @orangehistorync is on sale now at the Hillsborough Visitor Center! Learn about the history of Orange County through Minnie Brown, a collie puppy with a big imagination.
Stop by the Visitor Center Wednesday-Sunday, 10-4 to pick up a copy! Also available at the Orange County Historical Museum and on Amazon.com.

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Nov 11

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On Tuesday, November 30th, join the Alliance for ...

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Nov 6

On Tuesday, November 30th, join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as they host Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore to discuss the history of the Occaneechi in the 1600 and 1700s. Learn about how the tribe traded, lived, and interacted with one another in the colonial era in Orange County.

Cheers to Friday! What are your weekend plans? ...

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Aug 13

Cheers to Friday! What are your weekend plans? #visithillsborough

📷 credit: @woodennickelpub

Get Zen-tered. Check out a few of ...

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Aug 6

Get Zen-tered. Check out a few of Hillsborough's Top Yoga Spots. #visithillsborough

1. @yonderbarnc : Yoga at Yonder every other Sunday led by @poewellness Next session AUGUST 8TH 1:30 - 2:30 (space is limited).

2. @monarchmovementco : Free Yoga @enoriverfarmersmarket - Keep an eye on this crew as their new studio is set to open in September.

3. A Step To Health: Instructors AnnMarie Yoga, Tsyr Han Chow, and Pat Dillon provide in-studio and virtual classes! Talk about flexibility.

4. @cedarwalkwellness: Community Yoga programs were launched this month. Follow them for upcoming event details.

Photo Credit: @yonderbarnc

#yoga #wellness #fitness

Sunshine & Last Friday's hosted by ...

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Jul 31

Sunshine & Last Friday's hosted by @hillsborougharts. Join us next month! #visithillsborough

#visitnc #visitchapelhill #arts @ocncarts

Jump for Joy! It's the weekend
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Jul 30

Jump for Joy! It's the weekend
#visithillsborough

Are you joining the @hillsborougharts Last Friday's festivities!? Be sure to tag us (@hillsboroughnc) in your pics.

📷: photo by @monarchmovementco

#visitnc #visitchapelhill #art #lastfriday

Art, Dancing, Poetry, Music - Don't miss ...

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Jul 28

Art, Dancing, Poetry, Music - Don't miss @hillsborougharts Last Friday's happening downtown Hillsborough THIS FRIDAY!

📷: @thedigitalbutler

Thankful for those who make these events happen!
@jc.created @hillsborougharts @living_arts_collective

#visithillsborough