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“Past Meets Present” Preservation Tour

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Songs of the Freedom Bound: A Juneteenth Celebration and Poetry Reading

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Woman of the Year

The Colonial Inn 153 W King St., Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Hillsborough Chamber Gala & Business Awards

The Colonial Inn 153 W King St., Hillsborough, NC, United States

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.

Gossip and Rumor in Antebellum Hillsborough

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

IMPRESSIONISM IN SCOTLAND, Talk, Tour and Scottish Tea with Art Historian Christine Benoodt

Saltire Gallerie 209 Burnside Dr, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Noir at the Bar

Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Noir at the Bar Brings Acclaimed Crime Writers to Downtown Hillsborough on April 9 HILLSBOROUGH, NC (April 2026) — Visitors and locals alike are invited to experience an evening of bold storytelling and Southern atmosphere as Noir at the Bar returns to Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. … Continued

 Book Study: The Intersectional Environmentalist

Passmore Center 103 Meadowlands Dr. , Hillsborough, NC, United States

 Passmore Center Meeting Room 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough 5:00pm - 6:15pm  Join us for a discussion of The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet by Leah Thomas. This rich text explores the inextricable links between environmentalism, social justice, and power. We will explore the framework of Environmental Justice … Continued