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Halloween at Burwell

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Fall Festival

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Book Reading and Release

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Star Party

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Camp Burwell

Camp Burwell

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Camp Burwell

Camp Burwell

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Camp Burwell

Camp Burwell

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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

Songs of the Freedom Bound: A Juneteenth Celebration and Poetry Reading

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

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