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SUMMARY:"Past Meets Present" Preservation Tour: Hillsborough Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Think you’ve seen it all? What about over 1\,200 miniature American folk art building models? How about NC’s oldest Masonic Lodge? Ever attended a summer’s evening reception at Ayr Mount (1815)? Join PNC and our partners\, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation\, for an exciting tour showcasing ten historic properties\, including several private homes. \n\nSave time at the door! Advance purchase recommended. \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS! \n\nSCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE \n10:00-12:00  PRE-RAMBLE GARDEN TOUR at Moorefields\n12:00-4:00    HILLSBOROUGH RAMBLE\n4:00-5:00      TOUR & RECEPTION at Ayr Mount \nAnd don’t forget to enjoy lunch on your own at one Hillsborough’s many incredible restaurants! \nTOUR DETAILS (IMAGES LINK TO MORE INFORMATION) \n10:00-12:00 PRE-RAMBLE GARDEN TOUR AT MOOREFIELDS\nArrive early to enjoy the gardens at Moorefields\, Hillsborough’s hidden jewel. Set on 70 acres of gardens\, trails\, woodlands\, and pastures\, the National Register listed property was built in 1785 just outside of town. Ramble ticket holders may tour the gardens and grounds at their leisure. \nTwo guided tours of the interior of the house will be offered at 10:00 and 11:00 for $10 per person paid directly to Moorefields. These tours are limited to 15 people each and will be first come\, first served. \n \n  \n \n10:00-3:00  REGISTRATION DESK HOURS\nPick up your ramble map at The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Tour the 1790 Alexander Dickson House and learn more about The Alliance’s work to preserve the rich history of Hillsborough. \n12:00-4:00  HILLSBOROUGH RAMBLE\nRamble around town to see the many diverse tour sites\, including (but not limited to!): \n\n \nVisit the beautiful home of W. Steven Burke and Randy Campbell to view their collection of more than 1\,200 miniature American Folk Art Buildings\, the nation’s largest and only such collection. The buildings were created by Americans nationwide and represent communities both real and imaginary. They uniquely conjoin history\, architecture\, and folk art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPilgrim’s Rest/Hasell-Nash House (1819) \n\n\n \nThe Occaneechi Replica Village\, constructed by the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation (OBSN) and Orange County to honor and inform about the area’s indigenous community. The village vividly portrays history through a scaled model of Occaneechi Town. \n\n\n \nTamarind (1908) – For Sale! \n\n\n \nMasonic Lodge (1823) \n\n\n \nThe Colonial Inn (1759) \n\n\n \nDickerson Chapel AME Church (1790) \n\n\n \nBurwell School Historic Site (1821) \n\n\n \nRuffin-Hill House (1878) \n\n\n \nBellevue (1800) \n\n\n \nThe “I House” (1902) \n\n4:00-5:00  FINAL RAMBLE SITE AND CLOSING RECEPTION\nDrive just out of downtown for a late afternoon reception at the stunning Federal masterpiece\, Ayr Mount (1815). The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation will host us for tours and light refreshments. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/past-meets-present-preservation-tour-hillsborough-ramble/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Attention Outlander fans\, Scottish fanatics\, and Hillsborough lovers! The wait is over and tickets are on sale now for the September 2026 Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival. We’re excited to welcome you back for another full day of Scottish culture with live music\, bagpipes\, traditional dancing\, and interactive activities for all ages. One major update\, ALL activities will be on the grounds of Ayr Mount including Hillsborough’s own Craigh Na Dun\, fairy dancers\, broadsword lessons\, and (of course) of whiskey tasting table. \nWe have a lot of returning fan favorites as well as new vendors\, activites\, and musicians who we know will make this year’s festival unforgettable. Be sure to check out our website for additional details about the festival\, weekend events\, and important logistics like parking and places to stay in town!\n\nPurchase tickets here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival\n\nLearn more about the event on our website: historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough\n\nEmbrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone!\n 
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
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