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
Want to visit The Myers House NC? There is a house visit date for Sunday, November 20th, at 2 pm. Tickets are by donation and limited. https://www.myershousenc.com/visit The House visit includes an exterior tour of the house, trick-or-treat candy, and a photo op on the front porch. Tour will last approximately 20 minutes and … 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
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as we celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon of cheer. Costumed interpreters will be roaming the grounds of the Visitors Center singing Christmas Carols and sharing the history of Saint Nicholas and the Christmas tree from 11am – 3pm. Starting at noon, Santa & Mrs. Claus will pose … Continued
Join us for a Victorian-Style Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 11th from 2 to 4. Help us celebrate the season with good food and fellowship, along with a visit from Santa! Registration is FREE via Eventbrite!
The 10th annual Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing event will take place on Bill of Rights Day, Thursday, December 15th, from 12:00PM Noon to 12:03:51PM in Hillsborough's historic district to mark the 231st anniversary of when the first ten amendments became part of the U. S. Constitution, the ones we call the Bill … Continued
Journey back in time, walking the centuries-old streets of Hillsborough, North Carolina. The four-block, in-person walking tour will travel the remarkable history of this unique southern town, beginning in the 1600s. Your tour guide, Barney Caton, explores local events which shaped the nation and key figures such as Billy Strayhorn, Moses Curtis, Elizabeth Keckly, and … Continued
"I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul." — Pablo Neruda (100 Love Sonnets) What do you think of when we say, "Undying love"? Join us in February to thrill to the "undying" part of that phrase. We will celebrate Valentine's Day in our … Continued
In honor of Black History Month, the Burwell School Historic Site is pleased to present Vera Cecelski, site coordinator at Historic Stagville, for a conversation regarding her genealogical research of black families in our area, including those whose ancestors were enslaved. Special guest, the Honorable Judge Beverly Scarlett, will also be on hand to discuss … Continued
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 … Continued