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SUMMARY:Star Party
DESCRIPTION:After enjoying Last Friday activities in Hillsborough\, join us at the Burwell School Historic Site for a relaxing night of stargazing and celestial discovery. Members of the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observing Society (CHAOS) will be on hand to share their telescopes and their “far-out” knowledge of the night sky. Bring a blanket\, your curiosity\, and enjoy the wonders above in a historic setting.
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LOCATION:Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp Burwell
DESCRIPTION: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\, hands-on environment. From scavenger hunts to exciting games and crafts inspired by history\, your child will dive into the stories of those who lived and worked at the Burwell School nearly 200 years ago. \nEach session has a unique focus\, with fun activities to inspire budding historians: \nJune 26\, 2025 – Fashion\nJuly 24\, 2025 – Discovery\nAugust 14\, 2025 – Sports \nGet ready to make new friends\, explore the past\, and create new memories you’ll be talking about for years. Camp Burwell is where history is more than just books – it’s an adventure waiting to be lived!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/camp-burwell/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp Burwell
DESCRIPTION: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\, hands-on environment. From scavenger hunts to exciting games and crafts inspired by history\, your child will dive into the stories of those who lived and worked at the Burwell School nearly 200 years ago. \nEach session has a unique focus\, with fun activities to inspire budding historians: \nJune 26\, 2025 – Fashion\nJuly 24\, 2025 – Discovery\nAugust 14\, 2025 – Sports \nGet ready to make new friends\, explore the past\, and create new memories you’ll be talking about for years. Camp Burwell is where history is more than just books – it’s an adventure waiting to be lived!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/camp-burwell/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp Burwell
DESCRIPTION: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\, hands-on environment. From scavenger hunts to exciting games and crafts inspired by history\, your child will dive into the stories of those who lived and worked at the Burwell School nearly 200 years ago. \nEach session has a unique focus\, with fun activities to inspire budding historians: \nJune 26\, 2025 – Fashion\nJuly 24\, 2025 – Discovery\nAugust 14\, 2025 – Sports \nGet ready to make new friends\, explore the past\, and create new memories you’ll be talking about for years. Camp Burwell is where history is more than just books – it’s an adventure waiting to be lived!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/camp-burwell/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Freedom Bound: A Juneteenth Celebration and Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION: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. Smith McKoy will deliver a brief history of Juneteenth\, leading us into a powerful reflection on and celebration of this important holiday. Both scholars will be available for a Q&A and book sale/signing following the reading.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/songs-of-the-freedom-bound-a-juneteenth-celebration-and-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tea With Lee
DESCRIPTION: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 and is the perfect chance to get to know the author behind some of your favorite books. Tickets are limited—reserve your spot today and make a difference with every sip! \nAbout Lee: \nLee Smith is the author of 19 works of fiction including Fair and Tender Ladies\, Oral History\, Blue Marlin and Silver Alert published in 2023. She has received many awards including the North Carolina Award for Literature and an Academy Award in Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters; her novel The Last Girls was a New York Times bestseller as well as winner of the Southern Book Critics Circle Award. Dimestore\, A Writer’s Life collection of personal essays\, was published in March 2016.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/tea-with-lee/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Burwell School Historic Site!  Join us on April 12 at 3:30 PM for a special poetry reading\, Q&A\, and refreshments. We’re thrilled to feature North Carolina’s Poet Laureate\, Jaki Shelton Green. Don’t miss this chance to experience the beauty of poetry in a historic setting!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Patchwork Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDon’t miss out on a special reading of Connie Schofield-Morrison’s children’s book\, Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom at 2pm.
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SUMMARY:The Sheer Resilience of Free People of Color in Orange County
DESCRIPTION: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 brutal chapter in our nation’s history that tested the limits of human endurance. \nGuests will have the opportunity to engage in a short Q&A following the presentation. Copies of Sheer Resilience will be available for sale through the BSHS gift shop. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-sheer-resilience-of-free-people-of-color-in-orange-county/
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