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Arcane Americana Presents Piedmont Blues with Robinson Earle

Orange County Main Library 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

The Orange County Main Library in Hillsborough welcomes local country and blues musician and educator, Robinson Earle of Arcane Americana, as he demonstrates and discusses the origins of blues and related music traditions within the Carolinas. The presentation will emphasize the works of Carolina artists such as African-American folk guitar legend, Libba Cotten, from Carrboro … Continued

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Real Life Ghost Stories- RELOCATED to Library Meeting Room

Orange County Main Library 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

The FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENT "REAL LIFE GHOST STORIES" True & Terrifying Tales as told by:   Katy Munger - The Warning J. G. Hetherton - Cemetery House Endlesswill - A Night in New York PLUS Ghost Songs  by Madison Metricula Roberts M.C. Samantha Bryant EVENT LOCATION- Main Meeting room of the … Continued

Elizabeth Keckly Bicentennial Series: Elizabeth Keckly Symposium

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

Keynote Address: Dr. Jennifer Fleischner, Keckly biographer & author of Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckly Also featuring Dr. William Andrews, Dr. Sylvia Hoffert, Dr. Brooks Graebner, and other scholars and writers. Panel Discussions Location/registration to be announced Boxed lunch included in registration fee to be announced.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March and Celebration

Orange County Historic Courthouse 104 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us for a march through downtown Hillsborough commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hosted by the Northern Orange NAACP Commemorative March Committee. The march starts at about 8:30am and those wishing to participate should join us at the Old Courthouse Lawn. The march proceeds north up Churton Street to Union Street with various stops … Continued

The History of ICE and Immigrants In Our Community

Orange County Main Library 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Sarah Hill McIntyre,  Staff Attorney for the Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, NC Justice Center will speak about the history of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how ICE collaborates with local law enforcement. We will also be sharing stories and experiences of immigrants in our community.  Sponsored by Eno Friends Meeting of Hillsborough. Free and … Continued

Sunday Lecture Series at OCHM: Dr. Omar Ali

Orange County Historical Museum 201 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us for a lecture from Dr. Omar Ali titled "Understanding Black History as American History"! African  Americans have played an integral role in the creation and development of the United States from the colonial period to the present. Since 1619  when the first twenty Africans were brought to the shores of the  Chesapeake to the … Continued

Sunday Lecture Series at OCHM: Ruth Wyand

Orange County Historical Museum 201 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us at the museum for a lecture from Ruth Wyand called "Through Their Voices: Female Musician Activists in North Carolina"! Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council.

Dig Deeper With Us… Garden Talk Series

Hillsborough Main Library 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, United States

”PIEDMONT PERFORMERS” Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters, late spring freezes, ice storms, clay soil and Japanese beetles!  What is a gardener to do? Don’t throw in the trowel! There are attractive, resilient plants that you can use to create a beautiful garden.  Learn about well-behaved trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for sun … Continued

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