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 […]

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. […]

Beginning in the 4th book of the Outlander series and the 5th season of the hit TV show, Jamie and Claire Fraser settle in a fictional Scottish community in North Carolina. The story intertwines with that of the Regulator Uprising that took place in and around Hillsborough in the 1770s, making Hillsborough a natural location […]

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. […]

Join Us for a FREE Friday Night Ceilidh! Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, this event is made possible with the support from North Carolina’s America 250 initiative. Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for a delightful evening of Scottish tradition and celebration at our Friday Night Ceilidh on September 27th from 6:00 to […]

Immerse yourself in Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, traditional dancing, and interactive activities for all ages, all held on the scenic grounds of Ayr Mount. Calling all Outlander fans! Visit our Dickson House Craigh Na Dun and be whisked away to the outlandish side of Hillsborough. Stroll in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire Fraser on […]

Join us for this fascinating walking tour and discover the stories behind the sixteen historical markers that line four blocks of one of the Piedmont's oldest streets. They start in the 1600s and go right through to the 1960s. The FULL stories behind the people and events depicted briefly on the markers are often much […]

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. […]