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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:Noir at the Bar
DESCRIPTION:Noir at the Bar Brings Acclaimed Crime Writers to Downtown Hillsborough on April 9 \nHILLSBOROUGH\, 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. \nHeld in the heart of downtown Hillsborough\, this quarterly event has become a signature cultural offering\, blending the town’s vibrant arts scene with its welcoming\, small-town charm. Hosted by author and Yonder co-owner Eryk Pruitt\, Noir at the Bar features eight crime fiction writers performing live readings of their most compelling and entertaining work. \nThis spring’s lineup includes: \n·       Eryk Pruitt \n·       Alexis Bravos \n·       Daniel Wallace \n·       PM Raymond \n·       Steve Weddle \n·       Dana King \n·       Casey Stegman \n·       Diane Kelly \nThe evening will be emceed by Tracey Reynolds. \nSince launching in 2019\, Noir at the Bar has drawn audiences from across the Triangle and beyond\, with past appearances by notable authors including Jill McCorkle\, David Joy\, and S. A. Cosby. The event offers visitors a chance to engage directly with working writers in an intimate\, lively setting that reflects Hillsborough’s creative spirit. \n“We have been fortunate enough to have some crazy things go down on Yonder’s stage\,” said Pruitt. “Noir at the Bar is usually some of the most memorable. I can’t wait to hear what people will be talking about next week.” \nLocated steps from Hillsborough’s historic districts\, galleries\, and restaurants\, Yonder provides a relaxed\, welcoming environment often described as “Hillsborough’s living room.” For this event\, the bar will feature specially paired cocktails to complement the evening’s readings. \nWhether planning a night out or visiting Hillsborough for the first time\, Noir at the Bar offers a unique way to experience the town’s literary and cultural scene. \nVisitors are encouraged to arrive early to explore downtown Hillsborough and secure seating for this popular event.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/noir-at-the-bar/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Free,Literary,Poetry,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
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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
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,History,Kids,Literary,Live Music,Speaker
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