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Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024

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

253rd Regulator Remembrance Day Event

Regulator Historic Site at Cameron Park 200 East King Street, Hillsborough

The 253rd Annual Regulator Remembrance Day Event will take place Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 6 p.m., at the Regulator Historic Marker site in Cameron Park, 200 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278. This year’s event marks the 253rd anniversary of the date on June 19, 1771 when six early American patriots were executed at … Continued

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Community Celebration of Telling the Full Story

Dickerson Chapel: AME Zion Church 100 East Queen St, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Let's party!! The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is thrilled to throw a community bash to spotlight "Telling the Full Story," a fantastic project unearthing the often-overlooked oral histories and tales … Continued

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour

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

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

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour

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

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

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2023

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024

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

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2023 Copy

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024

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

Deep Roots: A History of a Hillsborough Family

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

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