FIELD TRIPS
Bring your classroom to Hillsborough for an engaging, hands-on exploration of local history and community life! The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough coordinates educational field trips that give students the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom through visits to historic landmarks, local institutions, and community spaces.
Each field trip is coordinated by the Alliance in collaboration with participating sites and guides. We work with teachers to arrange itineraries, schedules, and educational experiences that best fit their students’ needs. Complete our field trip inquiry form to get started! Dates and site participation are subject to availability. Field trip fees apply and help support the participating sites and staff who make these experiences possible.
We offer two field trip experiences designed to connect students with Hillsborough’s unique history and civic life:
Field Trips
Grades K - 12
Our Town Civic Tour
This program introduces students to important municipal and county institutions that govern, protect, and educate Hillsborough.
Students will tour civic sites and meet town leaders for a fun and engaging learning experience. Site visits may include the Hillsborough Police Department, Orange County Historical Museum, a mock trial at the Orange County Courthouse, Orange Rural Fire Department, or many other sites.
Ages: Kindergarten – 3rd grades
Hillsborough History Day
The Historic Hillsborough Tour offers an engaging field trip experience, where students will visit around 12 key sites around town to learn about their historical significance. As they walk through Hillsborough, students will encounter guides stationed at 4 or 5 of the sites, ready to provide in-depth knowledge. For the sites without a guide, we will provide informational materials to ensure students gain a comprehensive understanding of each location. This tour provides a dynamic and educational way to explore the rich history of the town.
Ages: 2nd grade – 8th grade
Hillsborough History Day
The Historic Hillsborough Tour offers an engaging field trip experience, where students will visit around 12 key sites around town to learn about their historical significance. As they walk through Hillsborough, students will encounter guides stationed at 4 or 5 of the sites, ready to provide in-depth knowledge. For the sites without a guide, we will provide informational materials to ensure students gain a comprehensive understanding of each location. This tour provides a dynamic and educational way to explore the rich history of the town.
Ages: 2nd grade – 8th grade
Know Before You Go
Preparation for Walking Tours
In-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)!
