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Orange County Historical Museum


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Located on the site of NC's 1789 Constitutional Convention, the museum interprets the history of Orange County from pre-settlement period through 1950s. Collection includes the only complete set of Colonial weights and measures in the US and the desk of Governor Thomas Burke. A second floor gallery features works of a different local artist each month.




Address:
201 N. Churton St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919)732-2201


Our Email: info@orangecountymuseum.org
Our Website:www.orangecountymuseum.org

Come visit us in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Moorefields

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington built Moorefields in 1785

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867-foot-high summit, part of the Eno River, hiking trails, scenic overlooks and two fishing ponds. There is a park ranger on site. Historic and nature-related educational programs are available.

Hillsborough, NC State Parks

Valour's Patisserie & Bistro

Breakfast and lunch. Pastries, croissants, pancakes, french toast, etc. Lunch features salads, sandwiches, quiche, pasta, desserts.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Ruffin-Rouhlac House

Now used as the Town Hall, this early 19th-century house was once owned by Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin, who died there in 1870. The house has notable interior woodwork and six interesting outbuildings. Free tours available.

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Cedar Grove Golf Course

Bentgrass greens, Bermuda airways.;Back (5783 yards, 67.0 rating, 106 slope); Middle (5355 yards);Forward (4779 yards);18 holes, par 71, ;range, putt. green, pro shop, rentals, ;Open year-round.

Hillsborough, NC Golf Courses

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