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“Past Meets Present” Preservation Tour: Hillsborough Ramble
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Think you’ve seen it all? What about over 1,200 miniature American folk art building models? How about NC’s oldest Masonic Lodge? Ever attended a summer’s evening reception at Ayr Mount (1815)? Join PNC and our partners, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, for an exciting tour showcasing ten historic properties, including several private homes.
Save time at the door! Advance purchase recommended.
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
10:00-12:00 PRE-RAMBLE GARDEN TOUR at Moorefields
12:00-4:00 HILLSBOROUGH RAMBLE
4:00-5:00 TOUR & RECEPTION at Ayr MountAnd don’t forget to enjoy lunch on your own at one Hillsborough’s many incredible restaurants!
TOUR DETAILS (IMAGES LINK TO MORE INFORMATION)
10:00-12:00 PRE-RAMBLE GARDEN TOUR AT MOOREFIELDS
Arrive early to enjoy the gardens at Moorefields, Hillsborough’s hidden jewel. Set on 70 acres of gardens, trails, woodlands, and pastures, the National Register listed property was built in 1785 just outside of town. Ramble ticket holders may tour the gardens and grounds at their leisure.
Two guided tours of the interior of the house will be offered at 10:00 and 11:00 for $10 per person paid directly to Moorefields. These tours are limited to 15 people each and will be first come, first served.
10:00-3:00 REGISTRATION DESK HOURS
Pick up your ramble map at The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Tour the 1790 Alexander Dickson House and learn more about The Alliance’s work to preserve the rich history of Hillsborough.
12:00-4:00 HILLSBOROUGH RAMBLE
Ramble around town to see the many diverse tour sites, including (but not limited to!):
Visit the beautiful home of W. Steven Burke and Randy Campbell to view their collection of more than 1,200 miniature American Folk Art Buildings, the nation’s largest and only such collection. The buildings were created by Americans nationwide and represent communities both real and imaginary. They uniquely conjoin history, architecture, and folk art.
Pilgrim’s Rest/Hasell-Nash House (1819)
The Occaneechi Replica Village, constructed by the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation (OBSN) and Orange County to honor and inform about the area’s indigenous community. The village vividly portrays history through a scaled model of Occaneechi Town.
Tamarind (1908) – For Sale!
Masonic Lodge (1823)
The Colonial Inn (1759)
Dickerson Chapel AME Church (1790)
Burwell School Historic Site (1821)
Ruffin-Hill House (1878)
Bellevue (1800)
The “I House” (1902)
4:00-5:00 FINAL RAMBLE SITE AND CLOSING RECEPTION
Drive just out of downtown for a late afternoon reception at the stunning Federal masterpiece, Ayr Mount (1815). The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation will host us for tours and light refreshments.
