Looking to add new traditions to your holiday celebrations? Step back in time at the Burwell School Historic Site with our brand-new holiday themed guided tours! For one week only, you can learn all about the ways the Burwell family, students, and free and enslaved Black laborers celebrated the season. These tours will only be … Continued
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Bourbon Tasting fundraiser! Sip and savor a curated selection of premium bourbons while supporting the Burwell School Historic Site. Whether you're a connoisseur or a newcomer, you'll enjoy learning from Mark Solomon, Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Director at Leland Little Auctions, the largest rare spirits auction … Continued
Join Judge Beverly Scarlett for a presentation and reading of her newest book, Sheer Resilience. This untold story delves deep into the forgotten past of Free Communities of Color in Orange County, North Carolina. Step into the pages of history and witness the true stories of numerous families who endured the harsh realities of the apprenticeship system—a … Continued
Celebrate Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly's birthday with us! Join us for a special craft event where kids can design their own quilt blocks, inspired by Madame Keckly's own works of art. This hands-on activity will encourage children to explore colors, patterns, and symbols as they learn about Madame Keckly's life and legacy. Don't miss out on … Continued
Laissez les bon temps rouler! The Historic Hillsborough Commission is bringing the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to Hillsborough, and YOU are invited! Join us on March 1, 2024, for our annual auction gala benefitting the Burwell School Historic Site. Expect a decadent evening filled with: delicious food and drink, exciting auction and raffle items, … Continued
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Tea with Lee! Sip on delicious tea, indulge in delightful teatime treats, and enjoy lively conversation with local celebrity author Lee Smith. Lee will read from one of her incredible books, which will be available for purchase and signing on-site. This fundraiser helps support the Burwell School Historic Site … Continued
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration! We are overjoyed to host Crystal Simone Smith and Dr. Sheila Smith McKoy on June 18, 2025, at 6:30pm. Crystal will read from her new release, Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound, a collection of haiku and tanka about the enslaved, a reimagining of their flights of escape. Dr. … Continued
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Camp Burwell - where history comes to life in the coolest way possible! Set at the Burwell School Historic Site, this camp is all about exploring the past while having a blast. History will come to life as kids explore the wonders of the past in a fun, … Continued