Beyond Slavery’s Shadow: North Carolina’s Free People of Color with Warren Milteer Jr. On January 20, 2022, at 7pm, the Orange County Historical Museum, Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, and Burwell … Continued
Join Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore as he takes us on a journey through Occaneechi-Saponi history. Lawrence will begin with Occaeeechi who served in the Revolutionary War, it's impact on the … Continued
Steve Peck, innovative organizer of the bicentennial celebration of this building, will present research to show how nineteenth-century Orange County architect and builder John Berry established a community of skilled … Continued
Letters From Red Farm with Elizabeth Emerson Thursday, April 21 at 5:30pm Award-winning artist and Chapel Hill resident Elizabeth Emerson will share the story of the 40-year friendship between Helen Keller and … Continued
Join tribal members and community volunteers for a ceremonial rededication of the Occaneechi Replica Village this coming Saturday, April 23rd from 1-3pm. The event will be held in River Park, … Continued
During the last weekend of April 2022, the Hillsborough Arts Council is combining efforts between Last Fridays & the Art Walk; the Handmade Market (previously known as the "Art in … 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
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore discusses the status of the Occaneechi today.
Orange County Historical Museum exhibits and programs coordinator, Courtney Smith, will discuss the process of putting their newest exhibit, What's Your Flavor?, together from idea to installation. Site manager Tanya … Continued
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 … Continued
