“Behind the Scenes” theatre at Burwell School Historic Site

African-American Graveyards

Hear historian Peter Sandbeck describe the location and history of area African-American cemeteries.

African-American Heritage Walking Tour Kick Off

The African-American Heritage Walking Tour is now LIVE! Brought to you by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough.

African-American Poetry, Past, & Present Poetry

Beyond Slavery’s Shadow: North Carolina’s Free People of Color

Learn about the lives of free persons of color in North Carolina. 1/20 7pm

Builders of Burwell, Hillsborough, and Orange County

Exploration of local artisans, builders, and craftsmen and the mark they left in Hillsborough. In person and virtual options. 2/19 3pm *free but pre-register

Enslaved and Free Persons of Color at the Burwell School, 1837 – 1857

Finding Your Roots: A Conversation with Vera Cecelski

February 25th - In honor of Black History Month, the Burwell School Historic Site is pleased to present Vera Cecelski, site coordinator at Historic Stagville, for a conversation regarding her genealogical research of black families in our area

From Slavery to Freedom: The Power of Music – Presentation and Performance by Mary D. Williams

Mary D. Williams Concert

Mike Wiley: Blood Done Sign My Name

Quilt Show at the Burwell School

Slavery and Class in the American South — William L. Andrews, PhD.

Sunday Lecture Series at OCHM: Dr. Omar Ali

The History of Baseball in NC: Virtual Program

Toddler Storytime

Two Southern Ladies!

Wakanda Day

William L. Andrews – Reading and Book Signing