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
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The Burwell School of Hillsborough was in operation from 1837 to 1857. It educated the girls of wealthy white families, including the Camerons, the Easleys, and the Mangums. The site was worked by dozens of people of color, both free and enslaved. The most famous among them was Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, who went on to … Continued |
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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 |
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The best historical ghost walks and tour guide in the area, in the Triangle's oldest town! Spooky, verified tales told by your deceased guide, Enoch Pugh (b.1735-d.1771). On this tour, Enoch tells only the local ghost tales and legends--no colonial history. Some of the stories are unique to this tour! A quick, easy drive from Raleigh, Durham, … Continued |
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Join us for a fun and informative seated tour at the historic Eno Arts Mill! Discover the rich history of West Hillsborough and learn about the industries, communities, and people that helped shape this vibrant area. Explore the history of the Eno Cotton Mill and Bellevue Manufacturing Company, learning about the techniques that powered these … Continued |
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Step into the shadows of Hillsborough’s past! Join us for an immersive evening of storytelling, where ghostly tales and eerie legends unfold around you in a spine-tingling performance at the historic Hughes Academy. Fri 10/30 | 5pm - 9pm | $20 per person |
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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 |