Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. […]

Experience Hillsborough, the small town with big history, through a day of FREE activities at our local sites! FREE Activities Include: Visitor’s Center - 150 E King Street Visit the Visitor's Center to pick up tickets for the exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Preservation Tour, explore exciting local attractions in Hillsborough, and gather valuable insights at the information […]

Join the Past Meets Present Preservation Tour for an exclusive glimpse into the hidden facets of Hillsborough's notable landmarks. This tour offers access to five stops, unveiling rarely seen spaces and providing unique insights into the preservation efforts of these iconic sites. Tickets can be purchased here. What to Expect The Preservation Tour is self-paced, […]

Hillsborough is the host town and the Whitted Building will be home for most of MHA’s activities. We have an amazing panel of speakers who will help us better understand and interpret what it means to be Melungeon (Mulatto or Maroon). We have planned a group tour of Stagville and Bennett Place as well as […]

Join us for a Revolutionary Era guided walking tour of Hillsborough's historic district! Take a deeper look at some key sites from our main historical walking tour to learn about the important role that Hillsborough and Orange County played in the founding period of our country. Attendees will learn more about topics touched on in […]

Join us for a Revolutionary Era guided walking tour of Hillsborough's historic district! Take a deeper look at some key sites from our main historical walking tour to learn about the important role that Hillsborough and Orange County played in the founding period of our country. Attendees will learn more about topics touched on in […]