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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

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