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SUMMARY:Food Activism\, Food Production\, and Climate Change: A Conversation with Dr. Donald Nonini
DESCRIPTION:This event at Ramblerill Farm is sponsored by the Town of Hillsborough as part of the 2024 Climate Challenge series of events supporting eco-friendly practices. Participants earn a stamp on their Climate Challenge passport for each event they attend. Those with the most stamps earn a prize at the Challenge celebration on April 21.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/food-activism-food-production-and-climate-change-a-conversation-with-dr-donald-nonini/
LOCATION:Ramble Rill Farm\, 913 Arthur Minnis Road\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Free,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in Scottish culture with live music\, bagpipes\, traditional dancing\, and interactive activities for all ages\, all held on the scenic grounds of Ayr Mount. \nCalling all Outlander fans! Visit our Dickson House Craigh Na Dun and be whisked away to the outlandish side of Hillsborough. Stroll in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire Fraser on our Outlandish Walking Tour\, meet the Regulators\, dance with the fairies\, or join in for a wee dram of whiskey at our tasting table. \nPurchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival-tickets-923821544107?aff=oddtdtcreator \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! See full program details below. *This event is held rain or shine
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough Chamber Gala & Business Awards
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-chamber-gala-business-awards/
LOCATION:The Colonial Inn\, 153 W King St.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:High Tea Fundraiser for PORCH Hillsborough
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAmy Beros\, CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina\, will speak on food insecurity\, community activism\, and the enduring power of neighbors helping neighbors. \nYour ticket purchase helps support PORCH Hillsborough’s core programs\, which provide food assistance to at-risk families in northern Orange County. Can’t attend in person? Please consider an online donation to our cause and share this page with your family and friends; your personal recommendation is the best publicity we can generate! \nCOMING SOON: Online Silent Auction\, a fabulous collection of artwork\, furniture\, travel\, tours\, private lessons\, and more! We will alert you when the auction goes live. Check back often to bid on these one-of-a-kind offerings. \nThank you in advance for your generosity! We look forward to a delightful afternoon in your company. No rain date: If the weather does not cooperate\, all ticket holders will receive a very special gift bag!.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/high-tea-fundraiser-for-porch-hillsborough/
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SUMMARY:"Past Meets Present" Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat to Expect \nThe day begins with an exclusive morning reception at Leland Little Auctions\, where tour attendees will be invited inside Leland Little’s showroom for a special open house. This is a rare opportunity to explore the showroom and learn from experts in the field. \n The Preservation Tour is self-paced\, with knowledgeable docents stationed at each stop to share the stories and significance behind the spaces. Participants must check in and receive wristbands for entry. The tour includes six unique locations—some public\, others private residences—each offering an exclusive look at historic preservation in action. Sites will be open from 10:30 am to 3 pm\, and attendees are encouraged to plan their own routes accordingly. \nThe day concludes with an end-of-day reception at Ayr Mount\, where guests will enjoy refreshments and the chance to step inside this historic home. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the current owners and hear about their experience stewarding one of Hillsborough’s most beloved historic sites. \nHospitality Room\n All attendees are invited to relax and recharge in the Hospitality Room\, located inside the Dickson House. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the day. \nTickets & Check-in\n Tickets for the Preservation Tour are $25 and can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/past-meets-present-preservation-tour\n All attendees must check in at the Dickson House (Hillsborough Visitor Center) or at Leland Little (only in the morning) before visiting the tour locations. A welcome table will be located near the front porch or inside the Dickson House\, where guests can pick up programs and wristbands. Check-in begins at 9:30am on Saturday\, May 31st\, with early pick-up available from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday\, May 30th.\n For questions or concerns regarding check-in\, please email Ben@historichillsborough.org. \nHands-on History Fair\n Meet local preservationists\, artisans\, and history-minded organizations at our free Hands-on History Fair on May 31st. Discover how we keep the past alive through restored artifacts\, tools of the trade\, and hands-on activities for all ages. \nMade Possible By\n This event is generously supported by Leland Little Auctions and the Richard H. Jenrette Foundation\, whose commitment to historic preservation makes this program possible.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/past-meets-present-preservation-tour-2/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Freedom Bound: A Juneteenth Celebration and Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION: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. Smith McKoy will deliver a brief history of Juneteenth\, leading us into a powerful reflection on and celebration of this important holiday. Both scholars will be available for a Q&A and book sale/signing following the reading.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/songs-of-the-freedom-bound-a-juneteenth-celebration-and-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Burwell School Historic Site\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Woman of the Year
DESCRIPTION: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 Arts Council)\, and Smita Patel (Nomad and The Rookery).
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/woman-of-the-year/
LOCATION:The Colonial Inn\, 153 W King St.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough Chamber Gala & Business Awards
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-chamber-gala-business-awards-2/
LOCATION:The Colonial Inn\, 153 W King St.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Gossip and Rumor in Antebellum Hillsborough
DESCRIPTION: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.”\n\nDr. Hoffert calls on a particularly rich collection of primary sources\, including diaries\, letters\, oral histories\, census data\, court documents\, church records\, and psychiatric hospital logs\, all relating to Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, to argue that gossip and rumor were central to the formation of interpersonal relationships and an integral part of small-town life in the antebellum South. They exposed the insecurities and anxieties of the town’s inhabitants. Indeed\, they served as important weapons in the power struggle between the white slaveholding elite—who tried to exert\, maintain\, and consolidate their control over community life—and the Black\, white\, and mixed-race men and women\, free and enslaved\, who did their best to challenge the socioeconomic status quo. And they exposed fissures in the social fabric that discretion\, good manners\, and historical amnesia could not obscure. The result was that\, on a day-to-day basis\, the shady streets of Hillsborough may have seemed peaceful to the casual observer. But underneath all that tranquility\, the town was ripe with competition and conflict as the inhabitants used gossip to negotiate relationships with their neighbors and make places for themselves in the social\, economic\, and political hierarchy of the community.\n\nEnjoy an engaging conversation\, audience Q&A\, and book signing.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/gossip-and-rumor-in-antebellum-hillsborough/
LOCATION:Burwell School Historic Site\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Speaker
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SUMMARY:IMPRESSIONISM IN SCOTLAND\, Talk\, Tour and Scottish Tea with Art Historian Christine Benoodt
DESCRIPTION:SALTIRE GALLERIE Talk on ‘Impressionism in Scotland’\nVisit 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\nChristine presents a talk on ‘Impressionism in Scotland’ in the intimate Exhibition room\, surrounded by fine art. Scottish Tea and refreshments will be served\, for $20 per person. The Gallerie will remain open after the talk for guests to view the exhibit and discuss the art at leisure\, with the speaker and Gallerie owner.  We are a Five minute walk from Weaver Street parking garage via Riverwalk\, or to the Old Courthouse center of Town.  After the talk\, join the Hillsborough Art Walk activities! RESERVE YOUR PLACE as space is limited. Contact us at 919.996.0424\, or email at info@saltiregallerie.com.  You can also find us on Eventbrite!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/impressionism-in-scotland-talk-tour-and-scottish-tea-with-art-historian-christine-benoodt/
LOCATION:Saltire Gallerie\, 209 Burnside Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Food/Drink,History,Speaker
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SUMMARY: Book Study: The Intersectional Environmentalist
DESCRIPTION: Passmore Center Meeting Room 103 Meadowlands Drive\, Hillsborough 5:00pm – 6:15pm\n 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 and discuss the practical tools Thomas offers for this collective work. The session will be co-facilitated by Emily Stewart and Erica Cormack\, who both grew up in this area and bring experience in community empowerment and Environmental Justice work that centers Black and Indigenous communities. The book is available for purchase at Purple Crow Books\, 109 W. King Street\, Hillsborough.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/book-study-the-intersectional-environmentalist/
LOCATION:Passmore Center\, 103 Meadowlands Dr. \, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Speaker
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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
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