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Permanent Exhibit

Our permanent exhibit presents the history of Orange County from the earliest indigenous people through the twentieth century.  The museum stewards unique items including the only complete set of colonial weights and measures in America, purchased for the county in 1760.

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The mission of the Orange County Historical Museum is to enlighten and engage our community and visitors by preserving and interpreting the history of Hillsborough and Orange County

Our thanks to these generous supporters:

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