Betty Eidenier will lead you on an imaginary walk from the Eno River up Churton Street as it was in 1850. Along the way, you will meet Anna Burwell, Maria Nash, Job Berry, Hugh Waddell, John Berry, Lemuel Lynch. Eliza Chavious, Umstead Mayo, the Burwell boys, and others out and about on this fine May … Continued
Join award-winning teacher Ken Ostrand as we Zoom around one of Hillsborough’s often overlooked treasures, the Old Town Cemetery. An archaeologist by training, Dr. Ostrand, will uncover some oft-overlooked people and some of the archaeological evidence that landed the Cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places. A Signer of the Declaration of Independence, a … Continued
Join author and entrepreneur Adrainne Renee Thompson as she reads her poetry, discusses the social epidemic of online dating, and recounts some of her more interesting encounters.Virtually hosted by the Orange County Historical Museum, on Thursday, November 18, at 7pm. Register for this free virtual event at www.orangehistorync.org/events. Thompson has won several poetry contests; spoken … Continued
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore hosts a discussion on the history of the Occaneechi in the 1600 and 1700s. Learn about how the tribe traded, lived, and interacted with one another in the colonial era in Orange County. Date: November 30th, 7-9pm Zoom Free, but we appreciate donations! Click … Continued
Join Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore as he takes us on a journey through Occaneechi-Saponi history. Lawrence will begin with Occaeeechi who served in the Revolutionary War, it's impact on the greater Saponi Nation, and then will take the listener into the Antebellum period, the American Civil war, the Reconstruction era, and then the 20th century. … Continued
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore discusses the status of the Occaneechi today.
Orange County Historical Museum exhibits and programs coordinator, Courtney Smith, will discuss the process of putting their newest exhibit, What's Your Flavor?, together from idea to installation. Site manager Tanya Day will present her favorite aspects of the exhibit.
Learn how to properly display and fold a flag as well as when and how to retire a flag. Program will include the flag retirement ceremony. Register through www.orangehistorync.org/events. Contact manager@orangehistorync.org with questions. Presented by Boy Scout Thomas Allen as part of his Eagle Scout project 5:30 PM on June 14 Virtual only Registration required … Continued
Listen while you lunch! Join The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for an hour of Hillsborough history and enlightenment. Local author of historical fiction novels, Suzanne Adair, will talk about the Revolutionary Era in Hillsborough and how the era shaped the town.
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is excited to present Slavery in North Carolina - A virtual Lecture Series with Freddie Parker happening May 2023. Join us virtually as Dr. Parker shines a light on the origins and development of slavery in North Carolina and explores the implementation of slavery in the state. Register Here: … Continued