Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. | Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm | $10
Beginning in the 4th book of the Outlander series and the 5th season of the hit TV show, Jamie and Claire Fraser settle in a fictional Scottish community in North Carolina. The story intertwines with that of the Regulator Uprising that took place in and around Hillsborough in the 1770s, making Hillsborough a natural location … Continued
Here’s your chance to experience life in Hillsborough in the latter half of the 19th century. Imagine walking by the county courthouse at Churton and King, watching lawyer and legislator Frederick Strudwick rubbing shoulders with other policy makers of the day. Smell the pungent aroma of tobacco in the nearby warehouse. Stop by Henry Brown’s … Continued
Join us in the big barn at RambleRill on Saturday, September 26, 4-6pm for poetry and sweet treats from Starfish Bakery. 3 Poets Reading will feature Ross White, Sheila Smith McKoy, and Jessica Covil-Manset: Ross White is the author of Charm Offensive, winner of the Sexton Prize for Poetry, and the chapbooks Valley of Want, … Continued
An Evening at the Hogg House: Scottish Cultural Event 245th Anniversary Celebration & Scottish Cultural Gathering! Join us for a fun-filled evening of Scottish games, dance, art, food and the legendary stories of James Hogg. $10 / PERSON; 12 years & under enter free 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM directly after the Outlandish Hillsborough Festival … Continued
The best tour and tour guide in the Triangle! Join your deceased guide, Enoch Pugh (b. 1735-d. 1771), who was executed by the British Governor in Hillsborough in 1771. He has been hanging around (in an unmarked grave) ever since. This tour is the best mix of ghosts and history! On this walk, you'll see three haunted houses, … Continued
Come explore Moorefields and the adjacent Seven Mile Creek Nature Area with experts from Piedmont Wildlife Center. Get up close and personal with nature and explore the world right outside of your backyard. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Adults are $5. Space is limited; register today
Don your tartan and join us for an afternoon of tea, tradition, and history. Step into an "Outlandish" Tea Party at the Burwell School Historic Site, where storytelling, conversation, and a touch of whimsy ☕🎩 bring the past to life! Your registration helps the Historic Hillsborough Commission preserve and share local history through collaborative programs, tours, and … Continued