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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Living History Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating history of the American Revolution through a day of FREE\, family-friendly events! Featuring reenactors\, dancers\, captivating historic tours\, interactive activities\, and collaborative events throughout the town\, this is a day of enriching experiences for all to enjoy. \n>>> REGISTRATION is recommended\, not required <<< \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS\n\n\n\n\nHillsborough Visitor Center – 150 E KING \n\n\n\n\n-23rd Regiment Royal Welch Fusiliers of Foot \n\n\n-Live colonial fiddle music by Shane Watson \n\n\n-Guilford Courthouse living history interpreters \n\n\n-Colonial surgeon Mike Williams medical demonstrations \n\n\n-Author Suzanne Adair book signing and meet and greet \n\n\n-Colonialfoodways\, crafts demos\, Hills Academy talks\,and -SugarSpun lemonade refreshments \n\n\n-Revolutionary-Era and Outlander History Walking Tours Available for Purchase \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Burwell School Historic Site – 319 N CHURTON \n\n\n\n\n– Sun Assembly County Dancers perform \n\n\n-High Point Museum pop up exhibit \n\n\n-Quill and ink writing station \n\n\n-Self guided historic site tours \n\n\n-Historic schoolhouse open house \n\n\n-A250 children’s comic display \n  \n\n\n\n\nOrange County Historical Museum – 201 N CHURTON \n\n\n\n\n-Special display on Colonial currency \n\n\n-New exhibit: United We Stand\, Divided We Fall \n  \n\n\n\n\nOccaneechi Replica Village – 140 E MARGARET LANE \n\n\n\n\n-Foodways reenactment \n\n\n-Colonial era trading demonstrations \n\n\n-Historic structure living history tours \n\n\n-History table featuring Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Scholar Lawrence Dunmore III
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/revolutionary-war-living-history-day-3/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,History,Kids,Outdoor,Patriotic
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SUMMARY:Open House at Camp Chestnut Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE afternoon of fun for the whole family! \nActivities include:​​ \n\n\n\n\nCanoes \n\n\nZipline \n\n\nPony Rides \n\n\nCampfire and S’mores \n\n\nSelf guided tour of camp \n\n\nArchery \n\n\nMeet the Director \n\n\nHayride to the Farm \n\n\n\n\n​Come get a small taste of what camp is all about! 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-house-at-camp-chestnut-ridge/
LOCATION:Camp Chestnut Ridge\, 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd\, Efland\, NC\, 27243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor,Recreation
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SUMMARY:PORCH Hillsborough Food Rescue: An Amazing Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Oh No! Disaster has struck in Hillsborough… \nThe food meant for our next PORCH Hillsborough distribution was accidentally scattered all across Historic Downtown Hillsborough! \nTo help PORCH Hillsborough feed our neighbors facing hunger\, we need a team of clever explorers\, puzzle-solvers\, and community heroes to help us gather it all up. \nWelcome to PORCH Hillsborough Food Rescue: An Amazing Adventure\, a scavenger hunt meets Amazing Race-style challenge through beautiful downtown Hillsborough. \nTeams will complete fun challenges at locations around town\, racing to recover the “lost food items” needed for our monthly distribution. \nAlong the way you’ll:\n🏃 Race to locations around downtown\n🧩 Complete challenges\n🥫 Recover “food” items\n❤️ Help fight hunger in Orange County \nAll proceeds support PORCH Hillsborough\, which provides food to over 650 local families each month. That’s over 2\,600 people experiencing food insecurity right here in Orange County. \nThe families we serve are counting on us. And now we’re counting on you. \nGather your friends\, family\, coworkers\, or neighbors and join us for an afternoon of adventure\, teamwork\, and community impact. \nTogether\, we can rescue the food and help feed our neighbors. \nWhat to Expect:\nThe scavenger hunt route is approximately 1.5 miles along sidewalk\, making it a fun and manageable adventure for most participants. \n📍 Starting Location:\nVisitor’s Center: 150 E. King Street\, Hillsborough \n⏰ Time:\nCheck-in: 2pm\nRace Start: 2:30pm\nCelebration + Awards: 4:30pm \n👥 Team Size: \n2–6 participants per team \n👧 Recommended Age:\n10+ for full participation
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/porch-hillsborough-food-rescue-an-amazing-adventure/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Family,Fundraiser,Health and wellness,History,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Opening Day of U-pick Flower Season at Firefly Farm
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate! Flowers\, flowers and flowers – opening day of Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season occurs the Saturday before Mother’s day. Bring your family and pick flowers for (and with) Mom. Timed tickets for flower harvesting are available online here or at the farm the day of the event.  We recommend that you reserve your spot as sessions are limited based on harvesting supplies. Before or after you pick flowers\, wander the farm\, pet the animals (donkeys\, horses\, goats and chickens)\, swing from the big oak trees and spend the day relaxing. Bring a picnic or buy lunch from vendors on site. Celebrate Mom with flowers\, family and friends on Firefly Farm.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/opening-day-of-u-pick-flower-season-at-firefly-farm/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor,Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fireflies on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Our Friday series returns each Friday in June as we gather to watch the magical lights of the fireflies.  Buy one ticket for your carload of friends and family\, pick flowers and then settle in with a picnic or snacks that you bring to watch the fireworks provided by the lightning bugs as they emerge.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/fireflies-on-the-farm/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor,Recreation
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SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Outlandish Hillsborough is returning September 26\, 2026! To stay up-to-date on ticket sales\, event details and more\, click the link below! \nLearn more about the event on our website: https://historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough/ \nEmbrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Ayr Mount Historic Site\, 376 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,History,Kids,Literary,Live Music,Speaker
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