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Revolutionary War Living History Day 2026

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating history of the American Revolution through a day of FREE, family-friendly events! Featuring reenactors, dancers, captivating historic tours, interactive activities, and collaborative events throughout the town, this is a day of enriching experiences for all to enjoy.

>>> REGISTRATION is recommended, not required <<<

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Hillsborough Visitor Center – 150 E KING

-23rd Regiment Royal Welch Fusiliers of Foot

-Live colonial fiddle music by Shane Watson

-Guilford Courthouse living history interpreters

-Colonial surgeon Mike Williams medical demonstrations

-Author Suzanne Adair book signing and meet and greet

-Colonial foodways, crafts demos, Hills Academy talks, and -SugarSpun lemonade refreshments

-Revolutionary-Era and Outlander History Walking Tours Available for Purchase

 

The Burwell School Historic Site – 319 N CHURTON

– Sun Assembly County Dancers perform

-High Point Museum pop up exhibit

-Quill and ink writing station

-Self guided historic site tours

-Historic schoolhouse open house

-A250 children’s comic display

 

Orange County Historical Museum – 201 N CHURTON

-Special display on Colonial currency

-New exhibit: United We Stand, Divided We Fall

 

Occaneechi Replica Village – 140 E MARGARET LANE

-Foodways reenactment

-Colonial era trading demonstrations

-Historic structure living history tours

-History table featuring Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Scholar Lawrence Dunmore III

Details

Date:
April 11
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Website:
historichillsborough.org/revwarday

Organizer

Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
Phone
9197327741
Email
director@historichillsborough.org
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Venue

Hillsborough Visitor Center
150 E King
Hillsborough, NC 27278 United States
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Phone
9197327741
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