Click here to read the choices and vote for your favorite.

Voting open from now until August 31.

Exhibit will be on display from

February through December 2023

Help us choose the subject of our next special exhibit.

Current Special Exhibit

This exhibit examines the history and art
of cooking in Orange County

Featuring Art by:
John Beerman * Hannah Dodson * Carlos Gonzalez Garcia * Anne Hobgood Senora Lynch * Chieko Murasugi * Jermaine "JP" Powell * Tom Stevens
And botanical illustrations by graduates of the NC Botanical Garden's Certificate Program

Upcoming Event

August 26

The Awesome Adventures of Minnie Brown

Join us on the portico of the Old Courthouse as Brenda Stephens reads books 1 and 2 of the Adventures of Minnie Brown.

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Readings will begin  at 5:30 PM.

We welcome researchers!

Video credits: Rachel Quinn

Hillsborough is History

Promote your Home’s History by

Adding a Heritage Sign to your House

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We do the research, we make the signs, and you proudly display your home’s history!

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Join the many others who are displaying heritage home signs and increase your property value by declaring the historical importance of your home or lot.

Interested in purchasing a sign?

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Contact manager@orangehistorync.org,

or call 919-732-2201 for more information

Cost

$175

Includes sign, crossbar, and post.

*optional $50 add-on for installation*

Please note that we currently are backlogged and wait time is approximately 12 weeks