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SUMMARY:Our National Treasures\, a curated group art show
DESCRIPTION:Images depicting our national parks\, monuments\, and nationally significant historic sites\, events\, and symbols. \nParticipating local artists include: Adeline Cummings\, Anne C. Gardner\, Carol Geisler\, Jeannette Johnson\, D. Xavier Knox\, David Knox\, Jesse Kaufmann\, Ray LaMantia\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmer\, Stacy-Ann Searle\, Bernard Thomas\, Donna Vitucci. \nShow runs through October 26. Opening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk\, September 26\, 6-9 pm.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/our-national-treasures-a-curated-group-art-show/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Ayr Mount Tours 2025
DESCRIPTION:Located in Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal\, masonry edifice was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town\, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette\, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display. \nCAHPT invites you to explore the site to learn about the design\, construction\, and maintenance of the estate as well as the lives of those\, enslaved and free\, who crafted and occupied the extravagant home and landscape from 1820 to 2018. \nVisitors are welcome to explore the site select Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays April through November. Guided tours will be offered Thursday & Friday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tour times for Saturday take place at 11:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:30pm. All guests must purchase tickets in advance. \nTickets can be bought here: https://secure.jenrette.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents \nThis is a potentially strenuous tour which includes climbing stairs\, traversing uneven terrain\, and enduring uncomfortable weather conditions and the presence of bugs or other wildlife. We regret that we cannot be responsible for those needing assistance and encourage all guests to dress accordingly. No food or beverages are allowed in the houses with the exception of a closed bottle of water.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/ayr-mount-tours-2025/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Ayr Mount Historic Site\, 376 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tour
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SUMMARY:Footsteps Ahead of Ours
DESCRIPTION:Join Beverly Scarlett for a transformative overnight retreat exploring the history of the land\, water sources\, and the first occupants of Orange and Durham counties\, filled with live music\, movement\, and storytelling. Together\, we’ll learn about the lives of Indigenous\, Maroon\, Slave\, and Free People of Color who occupied land along the Historic Indian Trading Path now called Mason Road\, and how that history shapes the place many of us call home today. Footsteps Ahead of Ours is an opportunity to gain knowledge that has been erased and rewritten in familiar historical narratives\, in a way that you’ve never experienced history before. \nAs part of the retreat\, participants will have the opportunity to visit sacred burial spaces maintained by Indigenous Memories\, including several likely ancient Indigenous burial mounds\, disrupted burial mounds\, a Maroon cemetery where Indigenous and Free People of Color are buried in the same space\, and the Hardscrabble Slave Cemetery. During a 3-mile historical hike\, Beverly will share the art of dowsing\, instruction on identifying Indigenous burials and slave burials. \nParticipants will also learn about and have the opportunity to take part in the The Hillsborough Legacy Project\, which explores the genetic and historical stories of the Hardscrabble/Pleasant Grove Plantation in Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, as well as how this history impacts the modern health of descendants. \nThe retreat begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and ends at 7:00 pm on Saturday. The registration fee of $249 will cover lodging\, meals\, and the retreat program. A limited number of commuter tickets are available\, and a discounted rate will be available to those opting to share a room. Scholarship assistance is available to those with financial need. To request a scholarship\, please email information@peacehillavila.org \nRegister online here: https://peacehillavila.org/event/footsteps-ahead-of-ours/
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/footsteps-ahead-of-ours/
LOCATION:Avila Center for Community Leadership\, 711 Mason Rd\, Durham\, NC\, 27712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Last Fridays and the Art Walk!
DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, mini markets\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ Living Arts in River Park (April – October) – Community drumming\, dance\, and interactive opportunities with the Living Arts Collective in Hillsborough’s River Park. No matter your experience or comfort level with drumming or dance\, these gatherings are an opportunity to expand. All are welcome. \n⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets & *NEW* Live on the Lawn Performance Series (May – October) – Local artists\, community groups\, community arts & crafts\, and live performances at the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn. \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \nThis program was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Additional support is provided by the Tourism Board of the Town of Hillsborough.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-and-the-art-walk/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Festival,Free,Live Music,Maker,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Masonic Hall Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:The brothers of Eagle Lodge #19 are inviting the community to our historic Masonic Hall building for guided tours from 6-8:30 pm on the last Friday of each month from April to September. Tours are ongoing\, so stop by anytime during Last Friday.\n\nYou will begin with a history of our lot\, located along the Occaneechi Trading Path\, where the Regulators destroyed Edmund Fanning’s house in 1770. We will then welcome you inside and guide you through one of the earliest and most significant Masonic buildings in North America. Designed by North Carolina state architect William Nichols in the early 1820s\, our Greek Revival lodge building was constructed to be a lodge under the supervision of master builders Samuel Hancock and John Berry and was completed in 1825. Inside\, you will learn about the fire that nearly destroyed the building in 1945\, the unique arrangement of masonic lodge rooms\, some of the meaning behind our iconic symbols\, our connections to the history of UNC\, the design feature that was removed from our roof during the Civil War\, as well as the building’s many additional uses. For example\, the building once doubled as the Hillsborough Opera House and during several wars the building served as a hospital or preparatory for the American Red Cross.\n\nWe will also have cold bottled water and sodas for guests\, with additional activities throughout the summer in conjunction with the Arts Council’s Last Fridays celebrations. Tours are free\, though donations to our Historic Eagle Lodge Foundation are greatly appreciated and will contribute to ongoing preservation of our building.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/masonic-hall-guided-tours/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Mason’s Lodge\, 142 W. King St. \, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,History,Tour
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SUMMARY:Richard Garrison Art Exhibit and Live Music with Red Nucleus at 128 W. Margaret Lane
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the acoustic and rocking tunes of Chapel Hill Band Red Nucleus and view stunning Treescapes by artist Richard Garrison at the upcoming Last Fridays Art Walk. Sit on our porch a spell\, enjoy a free beverage and stick around for the 7:45 DOOR PRIZE!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/richard-garrison-art-exhibit-and-live-music-with-red-nucleus-at-128-w-margaret-lane/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Wills and Trusts\, 128 W Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception for  watercolor show "Visions" at The Little market
DESCRIPTION:The Little Market is pleased to present Visions\, a new two-person show featuring the expressive watercolor work of Beth Bale and William Schaefer. \nBeth Bale brings her deep love of nature to life in expressive watercolor. A self-taught artist and teacher\, Beth captures animals\, florals\, and landscapes with fluidity and experimentation. Her work reflects a playful and curious approach to the medium of watercolor\, rooted in the rhythms of her life on a 12-acre farm. \nWilliam Schaefer paints visual stories shaped by memory\, emotion\, and quiet reflection. Working in watercolor and mixed media\, his luminous compositions blend strong value contrast and rich color to evoke connection. Each painting invites the viewer to slow down and rediscover the emotional undertones of the everyday. \nTogether\, Schaefer and Bale explore the spaces where feeling\, nature\, and narrative meet. \nThe Little Market is an exciting new collaboration between the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and the Hillsborough Real Estate Group\, providing exhibit space for local and emerging artists and handmade giftable items by NC crafters. Admission is free and all works are available for purchase. \n— \nThe Little Market is located at 118 N. Churton Street within Hillsborough Real Estate Group\, and is open Fridays 2-6pm\, Saturdays 12–4pm\, and Last Fridays 6-9pm. Fragile Light will be on view from June 19th through August 19th\, 2025. For more information\, visit www.hillsboroughgallery.com/the-little-market.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/closing-reception-for-watercolor-show-visions-at-the-little-market/
LOCATION:118 N. Churton Street\, 118 N. Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family
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