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Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day 2024

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Experience Hillsborough, the small town with big history, through a day of FREE activities at our local sites! FREE Activities Include: Visitor’s Center - 150 E King Street Visit the Visitor's Center to pick up tickets for the exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Preservation Tour, explore exciting local attractions in Hillsborough, and gather valuable insights at the information … Continued

Past Meets Present Preservation Tour

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join the Past Meets Present Preservation Tour for an exclusive glimpse into the hidden facets of Hillsborough's notable landmarks. This tour offers access to five stops, unveiling rarely seen spaces and providing unique insights into the preservation efforts of these iconic sites. Tickets can be purchased here. What to Expect The Preservation Tour is self-paced, … Continued

Event Series Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2023

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Event Series Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2023

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

First Annual “Breaking Loose Together” Regulator event

The Colonial Inn 153 W King St., Hillsborough, NC, United States

Celebrate the Spirit of Rebellion at the First Annual "Breaking Loose Together" Event! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the first annual "Breaking Loose Together" event, celebrating the rebellious spirit of the North Carolina Regulators who ignited the American Revolution at the Battle of Alamance. This exciting gathering is the second installment of our … Continued

Breaking Loose Together

The Colonial Inn 153 W King St., Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the first annual "Breaking Loose Together" event, celebrating the rebellious spirit of the North Carolina Regulators who ignited the American Revolution at the Battle of Alamance. This exciting gathering is the second installment of our Carolina Supper Series, building on the incredible success of our inaugural event at … Continued

$110
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Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

253rd Regulator Remembrance Day Event

Regulator Historic Site at Cameron Park 200 East King Street, Hillsborough

The 253rd Annual Regulator Remembrance Day Event will take place Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 6 p.m., at the Regulator Historic Marker site in Cameron Park, 200 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278. This year’s event marks the 253rd anniversary of the date on June 19, 1771 when six early American patriots were executed at … Continued

FREE

Community Celebration of Telling the Full Story

Dickerson Chapel: AME Zion Church 100 East Queen St, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Let's party!! The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is thrilled to throw a community bash to spotlight "Telling the Full Story," a fantastic project unearthing the often-overlooked oral histories and tales of Hillsborough's Black and Indigenous communities. Join us to delve into the stories of the first 10 local sites, mingle with the Telling the Full … Continued

Event Series Revolutionary Era Walking Tour

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us for a Revolutionary Era guided walking tour of Hillsborough's historic district! Take a deeper look at some key sites from our main historical walking tour to learn about the important role that Hillsborough and Orange County played in the founding period of our country. Attendees will learn more about topics touched on in … Continued