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Builders of Burwell, Hillsborough, and Orange County

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

Steve Peck, innovative organizer of the bicentennial celebration of this building, will present research to show how nineteenth-century Orange County architect and builder John Berry established a community of skilled craftsmen. Charles Woods, a meticulous Hillsborough builder, honors those who taught the building skills through generations. Andy Whitted brings the legendary Whitted family of plasterers … Continued

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Letters From Red Farm

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

Letters From Red Farm with Elizabeth Emerson Thursday, April 21 at 5:30pm Award-winning artist and Chapel Hill resident Elizabeth Emerson will share the story of the 40-year friendship between Helen Keller and her great-great grandfather, Joseph Edgar Chamberlain, a renowned columnist, essayist, and editor. Informed by a series of letters between the political activist and the journalist, as … Continued

Rededication of the Occaneechi Replica Village

Occaneechi Village Replica Site E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join tribal members and community volunteers for a ceremonial rededication of the Occaneechi Replica Village this coming Saturday, April 23rd from 1-3pm. The event will be held in River Park, located behind the Eno River Farmers Market in downtown Hillsborough. It is free and open to the public.  For over five years tribal members have … Continued

Weekend of Art in Hillsborough 2022

River Park 140 East Margaret Lane , Hillsborough, NC, United States

During the last weekend of April 2022, the Hillsborough Arts Council is combining efforts between Last Fridays & the Art Walk; the Handmade Market (previously known as the "Art in the Heart" arts & crafts fair); and our beautiful, town-wide, celebration of art and creativity, the Handmade Parade, for an immersive, exciting Weekend of Art in … Continued

Free; donations encouraged
Event Series Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tour

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tour

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

The Occaneechi in Present Day

ZOOM Virtual Program NC, United States

Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore discusses the status of the Occaneechi today.

The 1947 Journey of Reconciliation: A Long Road to Justice

Orange County Historic Courthouse 104 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC, United States

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/  

Event Series Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tour

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tour

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 Last Fridays & Art Walk 2022

Last Fridays & Art Walk 2022

Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop 102 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC, United States

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