BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Hillsborough, NC - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Hillsborough, NC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T180000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20251003T155718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T164443Z UID:10013155-1762617600-1762624800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Field Trip Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Field Trip Crawl\, a three-stop walking tour with stories and sips along the way. Explore Civil War history at the Dickson House with Courtney Smith\, learn about Jack the Ripper at Old North Brewery with Ashley Low\, and then step behind the bar at Yonder\, where Eryk Pruitt will guide you in crafting your own cocktail. \nMust be 21+ to purchase tickets. Ticket are $10 and the price includes the cocktail at Yonder. They can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/field-trip-crawl \nThis event is made possible by the generous grant funding of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/field-trip-crawl/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Field-Trip-Crawl-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250402T152725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T152018Z UID:10008966-1760792400-1760821200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:The Haunting Hour DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of Hillsborough’s past at The Haunting Hour\, our brand-new take on the dearly departed Spirits Tours! We’ve buried the old format\, now join us for an immersive evening of storytelling\, where ghostly tales and eerie legends unfold around you in a spine-tingling performance at the historic Hughes Academy. A partnership between the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Orange Community Players. With haunting histories brought to life before your eyes\, every twist and turn will keep you on edge. \nFor those brave enough\, add on Tales from the Grave—a moonlit mini walking tour through St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church graveyard\, where stories of the departed echo among the stones. \nAnd don’t miss our FREE mini Fall Celebration at the Hillsborough Visitor Center\, filled with seasonal fun and shopping for all ages before or after your haunting adventure. \nStep into the story… if you dare. \nDate: October 18th\, 2025\nTimes:\n– Fall Celebration: 1pm to 8pm\n– Haunting Hour Performances: 2pm\, 3:30pm\, 5pm\, 6:30pm\, 8pm\n– Tales From the Grave: 5pm to 8:30pm \nPrice: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-haunting-hour\n– The Haunting Hour: $20/person and $10/ child\n– Tales from the grave (Add-on): $10 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-halloween-fall-fest-and-spirits-tours/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,History,Holidays,Outdoor,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Haunting-Hour-Flyer-4.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008674-1760178600-1760185800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008673-1759573800-1759581000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008672-1758969000-1758976200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-27/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T073000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250731T195856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T195856Z UID:10011566-1758958200-1758958200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:BikeFest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Make a Difference: The Tarwheels donate all proceeds\, in excess of expenses\, to bicycling-related activities in our community.  In the past 6 years we have donated more than $15\,000/yr.  Recent recipients include Triangle Bike Works\, Bridge2Sports Adaptive Cycling Program\, Durham Bike Cooperative\, the Special Olympics Cycling Team\, and the Carrboro Bicycle Coalition. \nFood: The Tarwheels take pride in the volunteers who contribute time\, energy\, and the tour’s hallmark homemade cookies and baked goods. They have made BikeFest one of the most enjoyable bicycling events in North Carolina.  Refreshments will be provided at the end of the ride\, but all riders are still encouraged to carry their own water bottles. \nRoutes and Support: BikeFest offers a choice of 4 routes/rides: a 35-mile half metric\, a 45-mile\, a 62-mile metric century\, and a 100-mile English century. The 35\, 45\, and 62 routes have 2 rest stops while the 100-mile route has 4 rest stops. All 3 routes have water\, soda\, and cookies 10 miles before the end.  This is a fully-supported ride with rest stops\, refreshments\, and restrooms.  Routes are clearly marked and patrolled by SAG vehicles.  Mechanical support (repair) is provided on a cost-of-parts-only basis \nSAFETY REQUIREMENTS\nANSI\, Snell\, ASTM\, or COSC approved helmets are required.  The Activities will be held on public roads which will remain open to motor vehicle traffic.  Each rider is expected to obey traffic laws and is responsible for his or her own safety.  Earbuds\, phones\, and mp3 players must not be used while riding. \nPAYMENT\nYou can pay by credit card or bank debit (via Paypal). \nNO ON-SITE REGISTRATION \nREGISTER AT: https://www.bikereg.com/bikefest \n  URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/bikefest-2025/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/49ffce17-b125-483f-99b1-09ef65bac4c1.jpg GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008671-1758364200-1758371400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-20/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008670-1757759400-1757766600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-13/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250721T184627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T185104Z UID:10011553-1757167200-1757174400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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 for this event.\n\nThe tour will begin at the Hillsborough Visitor Center and will take you along the Frasers’ footsteps to see many of the sites featured within the Outlander series relating to Hillsborough and the Regulator uprising prior to the Revolutionary War.\n\nThis is an 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). \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/outlandish-walking-tour URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Outdoor,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/OUTLANDISH-HILLSBOROUGH-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for Historic Hillsborough":MAILTO:sarah@historichillsborough.org GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008669-1757154600-1757161800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-06/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008668-1755945000-1755952200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-23/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008667-1755340200-1755347400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-16/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008666-1754735400-1754742600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-09/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008665-1754130600-1754137800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-02/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008664-1753525800-1753533000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-07-26/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008663-1752921000-1752928200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-07-19/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008662-1752316200-1752323400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-07-12/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008661-1751711400-1751718600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-07-05/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T120000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250317T163134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T163627Z UID:10011517-1751623200-1751630400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Revolutionary Era Walking Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Revolutionary Era guided walking tour of Hillsborough’s historic district! \nExperience 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. \nThis is a two-hour\, in-person walking tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle (and your curiosity)! Visitors participating in the tour can meet on the front porch of the Visitor Center before the tour begin. \nGet tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/revolutionary-era-walking-tour URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/revolutionary-era-walking-tour-4/2025-07-04/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/rev.era-walking-tour.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008660-1751106600-1751113800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-06-28/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008659-1750501800-1750509000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-06-21/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008658-1749897000-1749904200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-06-14/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008657-1749292200-1749299400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250417T175249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133830Z UID:10008999-1748685600-1748703600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Hands-on History Fair DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the FREE Hands-On History Fair! \nGet ready to step into the past at the Hands-On History Fair on May 31st from 10am–3pm at the Hillsborough Visitor Center grounds! This FREE community event brings history to life with fun\, family-friendly\, and interactive experiences. \nMeet local preservationists\, artisans\, and history-minded organizations as they showcase the many ways we keep the past alive—from restored artifacts and tools of the trade to hands-on activities designed for all ages. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious\, there’s something for everyone to explore! \nThis event is held in conjunction with our Past Meets Present Preservation Tour. The Past Meets Present Preservation tour is a paid self-guided tour where participants will be able to explore inside 7 different preserved historic buildings in Hillsborough.  \nTo learn more about the FREE Hands-on History Fair or the paid tour\, please visit our website: https://historichillsborough.org/preservationfest/ URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hands-on-history-fair/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Antique,Family,Festival,Free,History,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250417T174726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T174726Z UID:10008998-1748685600-1748703600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:"Past Meets Present" Preservation Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the “Past Meets Present Preservation Tour” for an exclusive glimpse into the unseen facets of Hillsborough’s historic charm. This specially curated tour offers behind-the-scenes access to both public spaces and private homes\, unveiling rarely seen interiors and providing unique insights into ongoing preservation efforts. \nWhat to Expect \nThe day begins with an exclusive morning reception at Leland Little Auctions\, where tour attendees will be invited inside Leland Little’s showroom for a special open house. This is a rare opportunity to explore the showroom and learn from experts in the field. \n The Preservation Tour is self-paced\, with knowledgeable docents stationed at each stop to share the stories and significance behind the spaces. Participants must check in and receive wristbands for entry. The tour includes six unique locations—some public\, others private residences—each offering an exclusive look at historic preservation in action. Sites will be open from 10:30 am to 3 pm\, and attendees are encouraged to plan their own routes accordingly. \nThe day concludes with an end-of-day reception at Ayr Mount\, where guests will enjoy refreshments and the chance to step inside this historic home. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the current owners and hear about their experience stewarding one of Hillsborough’s most beloved historic sites. \nHospitality Room\n All attendees are invited to relax and recharge in the Hospitality Room\, located inside the Dickson House. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the day. \nTickets & Check-in\n Tickets for the Preservation Tour are $25 and can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/past-meets-present-preservation-tour\n All attendees must check in at the Dickson House (Hillsborough Visitor Center) or at Leland Little (only in the morning) before visiting the tour locations. A welcome table will be located near the front porch or inside the Dickson House\, where guests can pick up programs and wristbands. Check-in begins at 9:30am on Saturday\, May 31st\, with early pick-up available from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday\, May 30th.\n For questions or concerns regarding check-in\, please email Ben@historichillsborough.org. \nHands-on History Fair\n Meet local preservationists\, artisans\, and history-minded organizations at our free Hands-on History Fair on May 31st. Discover how we keep the past alive through restored artifacts\, tools of the trade\, and hands-on activities for all ages. \nMade Possible By\n This event is generously supported by Leland Little Auctions and the Richard H. Jenrette Foundation\, whose commitment to historic preservation makes this program possible. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/past-meets-present-preservation-tour-2/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,History,Speaker,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Preservation-Fest-2025.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008656-1748082600-1748089800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-05-24/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008655-1747477800-1747485000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008653-1746268200-1746275400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-05-03/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102435 CREATED:20250227T193211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T193211Z UID:10008684-1746266400-1746288000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Hillsborough Garden Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Garden Club\, founded in 1925\, is celebrating with a centennial garden tour showcasing 10 private gardens. Six of the gardens are attached to 100-year-old or older homes. The other gardens evoke a sense of history with their plants and garden designs. There are three public gardens on the tour that are maintained with the help of garden club members. \nHere is a preview of what awaits you on the tour: \n\nIn the backyard\, a serene water feature is surrounded by a diverse collection of perennials…\nRemnants of the original beds along the 180 foot flagstone walkway in the front yard\, making some of the flowering peonies over 130 years old…\nA haven for family heirlooms\, native and nativar perennials\, self seeded annuals\, thousands of bulbs\, woody shrubs and trees…\nMixture of perennial\, woodland and cottage garden plantings along with a kitchen garden\, pergola and arbor…\nThe garden is alive with birds\, bees\, butterflies\, the occasional rabbit\, shy lizards and noisy frogs (plus some surprising nocturnal visitors)…\nLook for the wattle fence\, aged storage shed and the Taj mahal chicken coop…\nThe greenhouse\, made with old windows\, is a working space to house citrus in the winter and seed starting which supports the cutting garden.\n\nBuy tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hillsborough-garden-tour–2025 \nEleven of the properties are within a 3 mile radius in Downtown Hillsborough. The remaining two properties are a short drive from downtown just off of St. Marys Rd. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-garden-tour-2025/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Gardens/Gardening,Outdoor,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-27-143143.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Garden Club":MAILTO:info@hillsboroughgardenclubnc.org GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102436 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008652-1745663400-1745670600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an 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)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-04-26/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR