Topic “Family”

Mark your calendar and join the Burwell School Historic Site, the Orange County Historical Museum and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for Colonial Kids Day, Saturday September 8, 2012 from 12:00-3:00pm. This free event is open to the public, will be held at the Burwell School Historic Site.

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On Saturday, July 14th come to the Orange County Main Library, located at 137 W. Margaret Lane, to pick up your Passport to Historic Hillsborough.  The Passport to Historic Hillsborough is designed to guide children and their families around the community.  Make it your goal to see how many places you can go and how many stamps you can collect!  Bring your completed passport back to the library for a prize.

This month's Family Fun Day will also feature the following:

The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Orange County Main Library are once again proud to sponsor Family Fun Days 2012, a family-friendly, monthly event occurring in downtown Hillsborough June through September.

10am and 2pm.  Come to the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King St., Hillsborough (beside the Post Office).  Explore Hillsborough's history on a 90-minute guided walking tour through its historic district. 

$5 for adults; 12 y/o and under free.  More information at 732-7741.

2pm.  Come to the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King St., Hillsborough (beside the Post Office).  Explore Hillsborough's history on a 90-minute guided walking tour through its historic district. 

$5 for adults; 12 y/o and under free.  More information at 732-7741.

Fred Stewart, architect and guest curator for “A Sense of Place,” will give a presentation about his processes for restoration and design, including his work on historic homes in Hillsborough. The talk will be held at the Masonic Lodge (142 West King Street) at 2:00 pm on June 10.  Refreshments will be provided.  A house tour showcasing some of Mr. Stewart’s work will follow. 

Tickets for the event are on sale now. Reserve yours at the OCHM or by phone at (919) 723-2201.  Tickets pre-ordered before June 9 are $20; tickets at the door are $25.

In collaboration with local, award-winning architect Fred Stewart, the Orange County Historical Museum (OCHM) is pleased to present a temporary exhibit on historical architecture and restoration in Hillsborough.   “A Sense of Place” explores the histories behind a number of structures, such as the Methodist Church, Masonic Hall, Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church, and the Colonial Inn.

Now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Hillsborough Hog Day offers family fun, good food, live music, crafters, merchandise vendors, games and rides, and the area’s largest classic auto show.

The festival starts on Friday night, when pig cooking teams from all over the state roll into town. For the next 12 hours, hams and pork shoulders roast on the cookers and tall tales are exchanged.

Pig cooking teams from all over the state roll into town.  For the next 12 hours, hams and pork shoulders roast on the cookers and tall tales are exchanged.  The festivities continue through May 19. 

River Park (Behind the Courthouse)