Join us at the Burwell School Historic Site in welcoming author C. Georgina C. to Hillsborough! She will give a reading from her new book, Lizzy: The Elizabeth Keckley Story, from Slavery to Being America's First Couturier on Sunday, August 13th at 1:15pm. Following her reading, we will hold a brief Q&A with the author.
Join Steve Peck and Reverend Alex Fischer for a presentation on the historical connections between enslavement, the Presbyterian Church, and Reverend Robert Burwell. The event will end with a Q&A plus refreshments!
This Last Friday event will feature Master Beekeeper, C. Bee. Bee (it really is their given name) learned the craft of keeping honeybees from their father. The craft has been a family tradition handed down for generations. Now in their 60s, Bee has kept bees for over 50 years. Bee currently has only about a … Continued
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Historic Hillsborough Commission, Peter Sandbeck will deliver a presentation on the restoration of the Burwell School site. Refreshments will be served.
Halloween at Burwell will be full of tricks, thrills, and fun for all ages! Between 5 and 7pm, children are invited to craft their very own Halloween mask. At 7:30, … Continued
Take a journey through the history of North Carolina's female universities and institutes using a familiar vehicle - postage stamps! Harry Albert, officer of the North Carolina Postal History Society, will present and answer questions.
Get into the holiday spirit at the Burwell School this December! Join us for a magical gingerbread house making event, perfect for families. Each ticket is just $20 and includes a gingerbread making kit to spark your child's imagination. Hot cocoa, cookies, and holiday music will add to the festive atmosphere. Don't miss out on … Continued
We hope this email finds you well! With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the Burwell School staff is enthusiastically preparing our events calendar. Due to the great success of last year’s Bourbon Tasting, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Champagne Tasting on December 12 at 7:30pm. Enjoy a selection of … Continued
