The Occaneechi in Present Day
The Occaneechi in Present Day
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore discusses the status of the Occaneechi today.
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore discusses the status of the Occaneechi today.
Orange County Historical Museum exhibits and programs coordinator, Courtney Smith, will discuss the process of putting their newest exhibit, What's Your Flavor?, together from idea to installation. Site manager Tanya Day will present her favorite aspects of the exhibit.
A free public program commemorating the 75th anniversary of the “First Freedom Rides” in 1947, featuring Professor Gene Nichol (UNC-CH Law School), Vocalist Mary D. Williams, Poet & Performer CJ Suitt, and Attorney James Williams. Details and registration at https://humanities.unc.edu/reconciliation75/
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. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. … Continued
Hosted by the Hillsborough Arts Council with support from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board, full programming for Last Fridays & the Art Walk occur on the last Friday of each month, March - November 2022, from 6-9 PM! Activities span both the historic downtown area and Nash Street's West End. Rotating gallery openings, artist receptions, … Continued
On May 28th, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Town Hall Annex parking lot on East Corbin Street there will be a dedication ceremony for the sign at the Nichols Cemetery. Speakers will be Steven Peck, Mayor Jenn Weaver, and Jaki Shelton Green. Music will be provided by descendants of Joseph Nichols.
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. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. … Continued