An elegant evening and dinner at The Colonial Inn featuring highlights of the Chamber's 2024 program of work, annual business awards presentations, and keynote speakers Megan and Mark Overbay, founders of Big Spoon Roasters.
Join us for a very special High Tea Fundraiser to support PORCH Hillsborough! Enjoy a charming afternoon filled with tea, classic treats, and community, all set in one of the most magical home gardens in Historic Hillsborough. Our gracious hosts are Val Blettner and Tim Werrell. Amy Beros, CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, … Continued
Join the “Past Meets Present Preservation Tour” for an exclusive glimpse into the unseen facets of Hillsborough's historic charm. This specially curated tour offers behind-the-scenes access to both public spaces and private homes, unveiling rarely seen interiors and providing unique insights into ongoing preservation efforts. What to Expect The day begins with an exclusive morning … Continued
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration! We are overjoyed to host Crystal Simone Smith and Dr. Sheila Smith McKoy on June 18, 2025, at 6:30pm. Crystal will read from her new release, Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound, a collection of haiku and tanka about the enslaved, a reimagining of their flights of escape. Dr. … Continued
The Kim Tesoro Woman of the Year Award seeks to honor the impact of exceptional women in Hillsborough and Orange County. Join us for a panel discussion of the finalists and the presentation of the award. Finalists for the award include: Amanda Boyd (Alliance for Historic Hillsborough), Tova Hairston (Boomerang Youth), Jaki Shelton Green (NC … Continued
Join us for the "Hollywood-style" Rebranding Bash as the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Business Awards and unveils its new logo. Keynote speaker: Susan Gravely, CEO Emeritus, Vietri. Dress in your best movie star fashion and walk the red carpet! Ticket includes dinner, dessert and cocktail.
Before headlines and hashtags, news traveled by word of mouth, and in antebellum Hillsborough, gossip could change lives. Join historian Dr. Sylvia Hoffert for a captivating talk and reading from her new book, "Wagging Tongues and Tittle Tattle: Gossip, Rumor, and Reputation in a Small Southern Town." Dr. Hoffert calls on a particularly rich collection … Continued
SALTIRE GALLERIE Talk on 'Impressionism in Scotland' Visit the Scottish Impressionist Exhibition with FIFTY paintings in Saltire Gallerie with Art Historian Christine Benoodt, for a Talk, Guide to the Art, and Scottish Tea March 27 5:00pm Christine presents a talk on 'Impressionism in Scotland' in the intimate Exhibition room, surrounded by fine art. Scottish Tea … Continued