Anne Myles, author of What Woman That Was: Poems for Mary Dyer (Final Thursday Press, 2022), will review the amazing life of New England Quaker martyr Mary Barrett Dyer (1611?-1660), discuss Dyer's resonance for Friends and others today, and talk about her spiritual journey in writing the book (a finalist for the American Book Fest's … Continued
Please consider "dining in" at Radius Pizzeria & Pub on Thursday, September 5th to support the Orange High School Band! Radius will be donating 10% of all "DINE IN" Food Sales to the OHS Band.
Living Estate Sale The Artists Sell Their Lives OPENING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MILL | 6-9PM Open artist studios with the Eno Arts Mill Studio Artists Live Music: Katharine Whalen + the Jazz Squad Local food truck: Sphinx Egyptian Beer from Ponysaurus Brewing, wine, and NA beer selections Art Activity: TBA Free … Continued
The Joy You Make Steven Petrow in conversation with Dale Edwards: Reading, Signing, and Reception Thursday, September 19 6:30pm: Reading and Signing 7:30pm: Reception Free and open to all Eno Arts Mill Gallery 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Suite 17, Hillsborough From award-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow, a guide to finding joy even during life’s most difficult times. AN … Continued
Saturday Slowdown market and open farm day. Shop local growers and makers, enjoy a picnic lunch from our chefs and bakers, walk the woods, visit the goats, make crafts, create your own flower arrangements. Slow Down with us!
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
Join us for our Grand Opening Saturday September 7 from 3 to 7pm! We welcome the community to explore our new space while enjoying light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Be sure to stay for our fabulous door prizes! Continuing 25 years in Historic Downtown Hillsborough, we are moving into our next huge phase of business … Continued
Join Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry, 108 Churton, Reinvintaged, and Anne & Arthur as they set up goods priced to sale at the Annual Sidewalk Sale! 11 am - 2 pm (rain or shine unless rain is torrential)
THE HILLSBOROUGH CLASSIC FILM SOCIETY will be showing “The Battle of Algiers” on Sunday, September 8, at 2pm at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough. Admission is free, but we urge you to register in advance if you can. Call the Center at 919 245-2015 or register at our website, hillsboroughclassicfilms.com. (While you're there, consider signing … Continued
Mark your calendars! This is our youngest kiddo- here for a brief visit on his way to perform at the AmericanaFest in Nashville. If any of you are into live music, this is good stuff. Would love to share the experience with you! Nick Taylor Austin based singer/songwriter at the Eno House Artist’s Den Friday, … Continued
Join Enoch Pugh (deceased) for a 2.5 hour, 1.5-mile walk around downtown Hillsborough. Visit haunted houses and an execution site, and hear about numerous local “haints,” real history, and native and post-colonial legends. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.hauntedhillsborough.com/our-tours
Goat Snuggles + Outdoor Movies Under the Stars = The Perfect Summer Night. Plenty of memories to be made with goats adding to the fun and antics – roaming around looking for goodies, snuggles, and head scratches throughout the entire movie. Details: Please note that in order to comply with licensing requirements, we are unable … Continued
The Orange County Optimist Club invites you to HOG DAY 2024! A family festival of fun in downtown Hillsborough in beautiful River Park. The festival has been running since 1983 and raises funds for youth programs and services throughout the county. As the county's largest and oldest event, we feature a BBQ contest, arts and … Continued
Please join us on Saturday, 9/14 from 10am - 4pm at Blue Skies at Mapleview Farms for a day of family fun including live music, delicious food, hay rides, tie dyeing, puppet shows, tarot reading, face painting, children's games, bingo, and an outstanding Silent Auction! Our stellar silent auction runs from Saturday, 9/6 at noon … Continued
Please consider dining at Antonia's on Thursday, September 19th! Antonia's will be donating 10% of sales for Lunch, Dinner, Dine In and Dine Out to the Orange High School Band Boosters! Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, the Orange High School Band Program offers students the opportunity to excel in a diverse offering of ensembles, including … Continued
Get ready for an unforgettable autumn adventure at the Burwell School Historic Site! Join us for the highly anticipated 2024 Fall Festival where excitement awaits at every turn. Discover a bustling marketplace with local vendors offering treasures aplenty, tantalize your taste buds at our delectable bake sale, and hunt for hidden gems at our vibrant … Continued
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. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. … Continued
Join us at the Main Library in Hillsborough for a discussion of All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby and Something Bad Wrong by Eryk Pruitt. This is a discussion with librarians in advance of a conversation with the authors on October 4th. Registration for this event is encouraged but not required at orangecountync.gov/Noir
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
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
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
Join me on Sunday, September 29th here at The Myers House NC for my annual HORROR YARD SALE! Happening from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Yard sale will have lots of horror goodies from my closets up for grabs - t-shirts, hoodies, posters, horror celebrity autographed items, figures, masks, etc. There will be lots of fun photo … Continued
Please join us for this relaxed drop in session -- no instruction, but lots and lots of supplies for you to use as you choose. We have everything from a range of substrates and papers (including specialty and handmade papers) and adhesives, to paints and paint markers, washi tapes, rubber stamps and inks, a die … Continued
This two-hour, 1.25 mile tour focuses solely on the local ghost tales and legends. Visit three haunted houses and hear seven other tales of mysterious, spectral happenings. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.hauntedhillsborough.com/our-tours
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. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. … Continued
Join Enoch Pugh (deceased) for a 2.5 hour, 1.5-mile walk around downtown Hillsborough. Visit haunted houses and an execution site, and hear about numerous local "haints," real history, and native and post-colonial legends. Tickets can be purchased herrive: https://www.hauntedhillsborough.com/our-tours
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.