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Outlandish Hillsborough

Ayr Mount Historic Site 376 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, United States

The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Ayr Mount Historic Site in collaboration with the Hillsborough Tourism Board will present Outlandish Hillsborough, a weekend of activities centered around Scottish heritage, colonial history and the wildly popular Outlander series. The weekend will include family-friendly festivals at the Ayr Mount Historic Site with a Cèilidh at Ayr from … Continued

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Eagle Lodge 142 W. King St, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Educator and historian, Bill Melega will give a talk about the infamous 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor on Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Melega, an expert on World War II, is known for his interactive and dynamic history education programs, will talk about the attack, how it came about, and what it meant for … Continued

Hillsborough & The Turning of the Tide with Randell Jones

Orange County Main Library 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

New Revolutionary War History in North Carolina with Acclaimed Scholar, Randall Jones. The Battle of Kings Mountain on Oct. 7, 1780 was the “turning of the tide” in the American Revolution in the South. Although this battle is most associated with Overmountain Men crossing the Appalachians to pursue the arrogant British Major Patrick Ferguson through … Continued

Revolutionary War Living History Day

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

Every year, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough puts on a Living History day to help people experience this region’s Revolutionary Era history with a hands-on festival of activities for participants of all ages. The event includes military reenactors, cooking and crafting demonstrations, kid’s activities, games, music, storytelling, and even some dancing. The Living History day … Continued

Crazy Horse: Floyd Clown, Sr. Book Talk and Signing

Orange County Main Library 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

    Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life & Legacy by William Matson, book talk and signing by family descendant Floyd Clown, Sr. In Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life & Legacy, by William B. Matson, the family clarifies some inaccuracies about their famous ancestor’s life and legacy. Floyd Clown Sr, one of the three … Continued

The Future is Female – and so was the Past! *CANCELLED*

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Laura Micham, Merle Hoffman Director of the Sally Bingham Center for Women's History & Culture at Duke University, will speak at the Burwell School Historic Site on "The Future is Female, and So Was the Past." This is free admission and is part of a series honoring 'the Year of the Woman'.

Mike Wiley: Blood Done Sign My Name

St Matthew's Episcopal Church 210 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, United States

On Sunday, March 15, Mike Wiley will present his play “Blood Done Sign My Name” as part of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church’s Faith & Arts series. This is his adaptation of Timothy Tyson’s book of the same name. In it he plays all the characters and brings to life the events surrounding the 1970 murder … Continued

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Event Series Churton Street Stroll Tour [POSTPONED INDEFINITELY]

Churton Street Stroll Tour [POSTPONED INDEFINITELY]

Weaver Street Market 228 South Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

This event has been postponed. Please check back for updates on when it will resume. Discover the history, character and charm of Hillsborough through the historical markers on Churton Street. Join guide Barney Caton as he strolls down Churton Street explaining the real stories behind the historical markers and the story they tell of Hillsborough's … Continued

Event Series Churton Street Stroll Tour [POSTPONED INDEFINITELY]

Churton Street Stroll Tour [POSTPONED INDEFINITELY]

Weaver Street Market 228 South Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

This event has been postponed. Please check back for updates on when it will resume. Discover the history, character and charm of Hillsborough through the historical markers on Churton Street. Join guide Barney Caton as he strolls down Churton Street explaining the real stories behind the historical markers and the story they tell of Hillsborough's … Continued