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
May
1–2
Hillsborough Hog Day
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 Hillsborough Christmas Candlelight Tour
Outdoors