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Orange County Historical Museum


category : Museums
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

Jack's Country Restaurant

Cafeteria-style Southern food.

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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.

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Sonny's Sandwiches

Specializing in teriyaki chicken sandwiches, Angus-beef burgers and warm deli sandwiches.

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Occoneechee Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3

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Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the chamber is to preserve the growth and to advance the general welfare of the Hillsborough/Orange County area so that is business community will prosper.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

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