Join the Burwell School Historic Site for a night of stargazing and discovery. Members of the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observing Society will be on hand to share their telescopes and “far-out” knowledge of the night sky. Fri 8/29 | 8:30pm - 10:30pm | FREE
Join us for a reading and launch celebration Saturday, September 6, from 2 to 5pm. Live music, kids' games from the 1890s, snacks, and more! The author will donate $1.00 from every book sold at the launch party to the Friends of the Orange County Library AND to the Burwell School Historic Site. About the … Continued
Join us for a day of fall fun at the Burwell School Historic Site! Our annual Fall Festival brings together community, history, and seasonal celebration on the historic home's lawn. Sat 10/5 | 12-4pm | FREE
Ever wondered if the Burwell School Historic Site is haunted? For one night only, you can find out for yourself! Join us from 6-7pm for trick or treating, historic children's games, and more. Then, costumed interpreters will lead Halloween-themed tours from 7-8pm. Fri 10/24 | 6pm - 8pm | FREE
Before headlines and hashtags, news traveled by word of mouth, and in antebellum Hillsborough, gossip could change lives. Join historian Dr. Sylvia Hoffert for a captivating talk and reading from her new book, "Wagging Tongues and Tittle Tattle: Gossip, Rumor, and Reputation in a Small Southern Town." Dr. Hoffert calls on a particularly rich collection … Continued
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Burwell School Historic Site. Enjoy a selection of wines and decadent desserts in the historic home, candlelit and decorated for the holidays.
Bring a blanket and join us on the Burwell School lawn for an evening of star gazing with CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society). Come see what telescopes pointed towards the sky reveal! Whit's Frozen Custurd will add more sweetness. Star gazing begins at 8:30, grounds open at 7:30.
The Burwell School of Hillsborough was in operation from 1837 to 1857. It educated the girls of wealthy white families, including the Camerons, the Easleys, and the Mangums. The site … Continued