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02/06/2025

✨ Exciting news! Hillsborough is highlighted in the latest edition of QC Exclusive ! 🏡📖 They’ve rounded up the top things to do in Hillsborough—which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
https://discoverthecarolinas.com/things-to-do-in-hillsborough-nc/

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02/03/2025

📢 Black History Month Programs & Events! 📢

✨Stories that Connect Us: Community Conversations on Telling the Full Story: Every Thursday at the Passmore Center at 5:30pm. Reserve your seat by calling 919-245-2015. Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough

✨The Sheer Resilience of Free Families of Color by Beverly Scarlett - Book release party hosted by February 8th at 2pm.

✨Black History Month education series at Mount Bright Baptist Church - Every Sunday at 11am on February 8th at 2pm.

👉🏼Check out our full calendar on the Visit Hillsborough website.

02/03/2025

🏎️The Occoneeche Speedway is officially part of Eno River State Park!

The wait is finally over! Over 200 acres of land, including the Historic Occoneechee Speedway, have been added to Eno River State Park.

The acquisition process, which began in 2021, was facilitated by the Eno River Association in collaboration with previous landowners. These new additions to the state park include a four-mile walking trail through NASCAR’s only surviving dirt speedway from 1949 and the James M. Johnston Nature Preserve, a dedicated nature preserve with the N.C. Natural Heritage Program.

An official ribbon cutting to celebrate the acquisition is planned for the spring.

Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4hm1NuL

02/02/2025

✨February in Hillsborough! Lots of things to see and do. To get the full list of activities check out our community events calendar https://visithillsboroughnc.com/events/

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01/24/2025

🌸✨ Celebrate 100 Years of Gardening Together! ✨🌸

The Orange County Historic Museum invites you to explore their newest exhibit, crafted by the Hillsborough Garden Club in honor of their 100th anniversary! 🌿🌺

🌟 Discover the Club's incredible impact on our community over the decades through vibrant displays, inspiring stories, and historic treasures.

📍 Where: Orange County Historic Museum
📆 When: Open Thursday–Tuesday (Wednesday by appt)
💸 Cost: FREE for all visitors!

Don’t miss this chance to step back in time and see how 100 years of gardening has bloomed into a legacy! 🌻✨

01/22/2025

❄️ Enjoying a snow day! We will see you tomorrow! ❄️

01/21/2025

🎉📣We can't wait! 📣🎉

Check out the details below 👇🏼

Calling ALL Poets! ✍

After a pause to reevaluate how the program serves our mission, the Town of Hillsborough, NC Government, Mark Bell for Hillsborough, and the Hillsborough Arts Council are thrilled to announce the relaunch of Hillsborough’s Poet Laureate Program!

Since 2010, this respected program has celebrated Hillsborough's literary culture to honor and support talented citizen-poets in the Orange County community.

Applications are NOW OPEN for the Spring 2025 - Spring 2027 term! ✨

📝 We are looking for a citizen-poet at ANY STAGE of their literary journey who cares deeply about community service and poetry advocacy in Hillsborough. They will develop a town presence during their term, nurturing an appreciation of poetry and literature in Hillsborough by conducting readings, workshops, lectures, or presentations in diverse public settings.

📝 Applicants must reside in Orange County, NC, be at least 18 years of age or older, and have the ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a full, two-year term. Applications are due February 28, 2025. The selected Poet Laureate will receive an honorarium of $6,000/term ($3,000/year).

HAC would like to take a moment to thank Jen Jus Write, Host/Curator of the 2022-2024 Last Fridays Roaming Poets series. Jen was a pillar of support for our Literary Arts community, her generous contributions holding space for the return of this program. For these reasons, HAC is honored to recognize Jennifer Daniels as the Honorary Poet Laureate of Hillsborough (2022–2024)!

Go to www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/poet-laureate to learn more about applicant eligibility, the application, and our jurying process.

01/17/2025

Looking for a fresh spot in downtown Hillsborough? Check out The Rookery! 🍹 >>

With expertly crafted cocktails and a chill, welcoming vibe, it’s the perfect place to unwind and connect with friends and family.

Stop by Thursday–Monday, 4 PM–11 PM, at 📍 115 W Margaret Ln. See you there!

✨ The Rookery is a sister partner to

01/15/2025

❄️Winter Art Adventures in Hillsborough: Classes and activities around town❄️

As the winter season settles in, Hillsborough is buzzing with creative opportunities to keep you inspired and engaged. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your artistic skills, explore new crafts, or simply admire incredible artwork, the town has something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of local businesses that will be hosting classes this winter!👇🏼

https://visithillsboroughnc.com/press/winter-art-adventures-in-hillsborough-classes-and-activities-around-town/

Orange County Arts Commission & Eno Arts Mill Lane Gallery Hillsborough Yarn Shop Anne & Arthur Fine Arts Supply Alliance for Historic Hillsborough

01/11/2025

📣 Only DAYS away! 📣

Warm up with a bourbon tasting all to benefit the ! Come for rare bourbon and delectable charcuterie offerings. You won't want to miss out. Only a few tickets left!

01/08/2025

Discover Hillsborough's newest gem for plant lovers! 🌿 Six of Cups is a charming shops offering houseplants, kitchen herbs, witching plants, and other green delights. 🪴 Find them at 115 N Churton - entrance behind Spiral Studios. Open Tue-Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-6. Come explore the magic!

01/06/2025

Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean - NOW on Display!

The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3, 2025, at the Alexander Dickson House, the historic building which houses the
Hillsborough Visitors Center.

Artist James Dean, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline, Pete the Cat, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email [email protected], or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website.

The Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St., in downtown
Artist James Dean, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline, Pete the Cat, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information, email [email protected], or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website.

01/02/2025

🎉 Let’s kick off 2025 with some amazing events happening this January in Hillsborough! Mark your calendars and join the fun:

📅 **Friday, January 3rd**: *First Fridays at the Orange County Arts Commission & Eno Arts Mill* presents **Coalesce 2025**! ✨ Experience the incredible collaboration of ten Orange County poets and visual artists. Their paired works will be on display all month long in the main gallery. Stop by for live music, food trucks, and great vibes!

>>Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/938223681595001/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

📅 **Wednesday, January 8th**: Celebrate *100 Years of Gardening Together* with the ** Garden Club**! 🌸🌿 Visit their temporary exhibit at the Orange County Historical Museum and explore the amazing impact they’ve had on our community over the past century.

📅 **Tuesday, January 14th**: Warm up this winter with a **Bourbon Tasting** hosted by the Burwell School Historic Site! 🥃✨ Join us at Leland Little for an evening of fine tastes, all while supporting Burwell’s mission.

>>Tickets: https://www.burwellschool.org/events

📅 **Saturday, January 18th**: It’s a full day of fun and culture!
- 🌟 Morning: Dive into history and creativity with an **Indigenous Beading Class** led by Beverly Scarlett of Indigenous Memories at the Alexander Dickson House. Learn traditional techniques and craft your own beaded masterpiece—supplies included!
>>Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/indigenous-memories-beading-class

- 🌟 Evening: End your day with **A Dram of History: Tales & Tastes of Outlandish Hillsborough**. Enjoy whiskey tastings, captivating stories, and entertainment brought to you by the The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, The Colonial Inn Hillsborough , Outlander North Carolina, and the Monroe School of Highland Dance.
>>Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-dram-of-history-tastes-and-tales-of-outlandish-hillsborough

📲 Don’t miss a beat—follow our stories or visit our community calendar for all the latest programs and events. Let’s make it a January to remember! 🎊

12/30/2024

⭐ Thank you, Hillsborough! ⭐

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community and all the visitors who helped make this year truly unforgettable. Whether you attended our events, supported local businesses, or simply shared in the spirit of Hillsborough, you made 2024 an amazing year! ❤️

Here's to celebrating everything we've accomplished together and looking ahead to an even brighter 2025. We can't wait to see you in the new year! 🎉

12/18/2024

Take a sweet stroll through downtown Hillsborough and marvel at the incredible gingerbread creations! 🏠✨ Homes for the Holidays is our beloved gingerbread tradition, and you’re invited to join the fun! 🍬 Cast your vote for your favorite masterpiece and help crown a winner. 🎄🎉Voting closes on December 20th!

🎟️ Info & voting details: https://www.hillsboroughchamber.com/homes-for-the-holidays/

A big shoutout to our amazing community volunteers, Hillsborough Real Estate Group, and the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce for making this festive event possible! ❤️🙌

12/16/2024

😍Lookie who was highlighted by Southern Living🥰
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