Come scan the heavens at the very peak of the August Perseid Meteor Shower with Hillsborough's own astronomer, Jerry Vinski, from a sweet spot on the Burwell School lawn! In the 19th century Reverend Robert Burwell occasionally led his students up Occoneechee Mountain to observe the heavens. Imagine the night sky with no electric … 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
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
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
Celebrate MST’s 42nd Birthday with guided THREE guided hikes in Hillsborough (and 27 other trail towns!) ERFM Hillsborough 3-Mile MST Birthday Hike LOCATION: Trek east along the Hillsborough Riverwalk by the Occoneechee Palisade crossing the Eno River at the Oxbow Bridge to take a lap at the Occoneechee Speedway (an original NASCAR dirt track) TIME: Meet … 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
Triangle-area bluegrass bands performing in the open air, with spectators seated on the lawn and under the trees by the historic 1785 house. Rain date Sept. 8. Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer & wine tents, lawn games, and historic gardens and cedar groves. Family friendly event!
Come celebrate the (hopefully!) cooler temperatures with some downtown sidewalk sale browsing. Merchants will have sale items, tables, special giveaways, treats and more! Additionally, 'Sundays in Hillsborough' will have live music jamming on the Old Courthouse Lawn from 1-4pm. Come shop, listen to the band, & grab a beverage or lunch!
Join us for a day of fun, games, and food! Pre-order BBQ through our website and pick it up at the event. Lunch is done! There will be a bounce house, dunk tank, home run derby, and other fun activities for the whole community. Also, in conjunction with our Family Fun Day, we are hosting … 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