Join Us for a FREE Friday Night Ceilidh! Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, this event is made possible with the support from North Carolina’s America 250 initiative. Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for a delightful evening of Scottish tradition and celebration at our Friday Night Ceilidh on September 27th from 6:00 to … Continued
$40 Drop-ins welcome if space allows All Ages Are you intimidated by art? Don’t consider yourself an artist? Never taken an art class? This is the class for you. We are not making good art, we are making BAD art. Art that is not about how it looks in the end, but rather about exploring … Continued
Get set for an exhilarating botanical journey led by the renowned herbalist Melanie Yukov! Venture along the picturesque river walk where Melanie will unveil: The secrets of plant identification Medicinal properties of wild plants Safe foraging practices so you can survive the next apocalypse Decompress with a delicious herbal tea or beverage. Plus, you'll walk away … Continued
Eno River Farmers Market in downtown Hillsborough offers farm fresh vegetables and fruit, cheese, pasture raised meat and eggs, wood fire baked goods, prepared foods and crafts from local growers and producers. Our vendors are selected with great care based on the quality and diversity of their offerings; vendors must be local (within 60 miles of Hillsborough … Continued
Join us for this fascinating walking tour and discover the stories behind the sixteen historical markers that line four blocks of one of the Piedmont's oldest streets. They start in the 1600s and go right through to the 1960s. The FULL stories behind the people and events depicted briefly on the markers are often much … Continued
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. Calling 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 … Continued
Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal, masonry edifice was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display. CAHPT invites … Continued
Enjoy a selection of Medieval finger foods while being serenaded by balladeers. Followed by a play about King Edward I of England. Visit www.orangehistorync.org to purchase tickets.