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Bringing Orange County History and People Together

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201 N. Churton Street

Hillsborough, NC  27278 

(919) 732-2201

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The Museum is free to visit!

Open Every Day
11-4
(Wednesdays by Appointment)

Free tours available upon request!

2024 Special Exhibit

March - December

Upcoming Events

September/October
 

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Mapping the Businesses of Hillsborough

In June 2022, the Orange County Historical Museum began an ambitious project to chart the businesses that have existed in the downtown, historic district of Hillsborough.  Phase 1 depicts the commercial activities along Churton Street from just below Margaret Lane to just above Tryon Street, focusing on the businesses that fronted Churton Street.  Other phases will expand the coverage.

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Click the button below to access the Churton Street website

If you have additional information to share or if you notice information that is incorrect, please contact us!

email: programs@orangehistorync.org
phone: 919-732-2201

From the Vault

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Back in 2010 and 2011, the board of the Museum created a series of videos about important people and places in 20th century Orange County history.

Each month, we will unlock a new video and upload it to our YouTube channel for you to watch.

This month's feature video:

Charles Stanley Remembers West Hillsborough

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Charles Stanley shares his recollections of growing up in W. Hillsborough, across the railroad tracks from the mill village, in the 1940s and 50s. His memories include school, playing soldier during WWII, movie theaters , and learning to swim in the Eno River.

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