Museums
Orange County Historical Museum
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.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Address
- 201 N. Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Phone
- (919)732-2201
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.orangecountymuseum.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Hillsborough
More Things to Do
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Hillsborough
Jul
23
North Carolina Pottery Center Annual Auction Going, Going, Gone to Pots!
Aug
7–8
Annual Celebration of the Automobile Car Show & Racers Reunion
Oct
24
Annual Turkey Bowl
Nov
13–14
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Nov
14
Annual Christmas Craft Show
Nov
14
Skate With Santa
Nov
15
Annual Nutcracker on Ice
Nov
15
Annual Hillsborough Christmas Candlelight Tour
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