Join historian/archaeologist Dr. Ken Ostrand for an in-depth tour of the Old Town Cemetery. Established in 1757, the Old Town Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is among North Carolina’s oldest and most historic burial grounds.
This tour has been canceled due to Hurricane Florence 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 … Continued
In 1700, a young man named John Lawson undertook a two-month journey through the still-mysterious Carolina backcountry. His travels yielded one of the most significant early American travel narratives, rich with observations about the region's environment and Indigenous people. In 2014, Scott Huler decided to make his own journey by foot and canoe, faithfully retracing … Continued
From Slavery to Freedom: The Power of Music | January 12, 2020 Join The Expedition School, the The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough & the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition for a free presentation & performance by the incredible Mary D. Williams: “From Slavery to Freedom: The Power of Music.” This family-friendly event will take … Continued
Discover the history of Freemasonry in North Carolina. Learn about Hillsborough’s Masons and their part in founding the UNC. Hear about their role at Hillsborough’s Constitutional Convention of 1788. And take a behind-the-scenes tour of the nearly two-hundred-year-old Masonic Hall. Among the oldest masonic temples in the United States and listed on the National Register … Continued
Journey back in time, walking the centuries-old streets of Hillsborough, North Carolina. The four-block, in-person walking tour will travel the remarkable history of this unique southern town, beginning in the 1600s. Your tour guide, Barney Caton, explores local events which shaped the nation and key figures such as Billy Strayhorn, Moses Curtis, Elizabeth Keckly, and … Continued
We're back in person! Hillsborough, the oldest town in the Triangle, is haunted! Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and The Orange Community Players for the annual Haunted Tour through the historic district to encounter these ghostly residents! This fun and dramatic tour will bring you face-to-face with Hillsborough's past. This year will feature a new route … Continued
Due to her extensive genealogical research, the Honorable Judge Scarlett will tell us how people in Hillsborough viewed slavery through written stories by area citizens, slave narratives, area newspaper and court records, and records in the Orange County Register of Deeds Office. As Register of Deeds, Mark Chilton will discuss the Slave Records Project and … Continued
Join us for the Churton St History Stroll, a fascinating walking tour that uncovers hidden stories and cherished landmarks of one of North Carolina's oldest streets. On Saturday, February 17, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM, we will meet at the Arch across the street from Weaver Street Market (228 S. Churton) to embark on this … Continued
Join us for the Churton St History Stroll, a fascinating walking tour that uncovers hidden stories and cherished landmarks of one of North Carolina's oldest streets. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM, we will meet at the Arch across the street from Weaver Street Market (228 S. Churton) to embark on this … Continued