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 … 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
SOLD OUT: If you would like to join our Outlandish Waitlist, please email our Site Coordinator at Ben@historichillsborough.org. Take a trip to 1700s Hillsborough with Lord John Grey. Start your morning exploring the historic Moorefields estate, once owned by Colonel John Gray. Conclude your early afternoon by following the paths of Jamie and Claire through … Continued
Discover the story behind the Burwell School's remarkable teachers! Celebrate the start of the school year by exploring the stories of the educators who instructed a generation of young women here in Hillsborough. Be among the first to uncover the findings of the Burwell School Historic Site's Research Committee as they share their latest discoveries. … Continued
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
