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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

Dedication ceremony for the Sign at the Nichols Cemetery

Town Hall Annex Parking Lot 105 E Corbin St, Hillsborough

On May 28th, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Town Hall Annex parking lot on East Corbin Street there will be a dedication ceremony for the sign at the Nichols Cemetery. Speakers will be Steven Peck, Mayor Jenn Weaver, and Jaki Shelton Green. Music will be provided by descendants of Joseph Nichols.

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

Flag Etiquette

ZOOM Virtual Program NC, United States

Learn how to properly display and fold a flag as well as when and how to retire a flag.  Program will include the flag retirement ceremony. Register through www.orangehistorync.org/events. Contact manager@orangehistorync.org with questions. Presented by Boy Scout Thomas Allen as part of his Eagle Scout project 5:30 PM on June 14 Virtual only Registration required … Continued

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