Join us for a FREE Friday Night Ceilidh! Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough in conjunction with the Hillsborough Arts Council Last Fridays & the Art Walk.
FREE monthly events celebrating ART, CULTURE, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough, NC, featuring art, a makers market, and live on the lawn performance series! | Last Fridays 5:30pm | FREE!
Attention Outlander fans, Scottish fanatics, and Hillsborough lovers! The wait is over and tickets are on sale now for the September 2026 Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival. We're excited to welcome you back for another full day of Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, traditional dancing, and interactive activities for all ages. One major update, ALL activities will be on the grounds of Ayr Mount including Hillsborough's own Craigh Na Dun, fairy dancers, broadsword lessons, and (of course) of whiskey tasting table.
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. | Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm | $10
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. | Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm | $10
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. | Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm | $10
History Within Reach is a seated alternative to our guided walking tour: covering the same topics with a knowledgeable guide! Learn the history of Hillsborough at the Alexander Dickson House. | Select Saturdays, 10:30am-12:20pm | $10
Grab your blanket or chairs and join us on the lawn to enjoy our annual Bluegrass Festival, featuring local bands, food trucks, and family fun! Beer & wine available for purchase. Children 12 and under are FREE. Tickets go on sale August 1st. We have a great line-up of bands: 1pm - Slippery Hill 2pm … Continued