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 … 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 … 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 everywhere. … Continued
The Mayo family left an unmistakable impact on Hillsborough. At this Burwell School program, Historic Hillsborough Commissioner Rodney Mayo will tell the story of his family, who have lived right here in town for generations. Learn about figures like Umstead Mayo, a free Black laborer who worked at the Burwell School. Listen to Commissioner Mayo … Continued
Join Enoch Pugh (b1735-d1771), a hanged Regulator, for an easy walk through downtown Hillsborough in our best, original mix of ghosts and (unliving) history! You'll see three haunted houses, and learn about local legends and history while visiting two cemeteries, and the execution site. (2.5 hrs / 1.5 mi)
Join Enoch Pugh (b1735-d1771), a hanged Regulator, for an easy walk through downtown Hillsborough in our best, original mix of ghosts and (unliving) history! You'll see three haunted houses, and learn about local legends and history while visiting two cemeteries, and the execution site. (2.5 hrs / 1.5 mi)
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
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