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The house (c. 1821, 1848) and outbuildings served as the Rev. and Mrs. Burwell's Female School from 1837 to 1857, one of the earliest female schools in NC. The house includes furnishings and exhibits that depict the life at the school as well as occasional traveling exhibits. A formal garden with significant plantings is also on site. Daily guided tours during hours of operation focusing on the Burwell family, their slaves and the school's students in antebellum Hillsborough. Self-guided Beehive tours focus on the life during the Civil War when the site was the home of the Collins Family of Somerset Plantation. Special tours by appointment.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Ayr Mount Historic Site

Ayr Mount is a meticulously restored 1815 plantation home. It is finely furnished with Federal Antiques and Decorative Art. The home, built by William Kirkland of Scotland, sits on 265

Hillsborough, NC Historic Sites

Montrose Gardens

A nationally known complex of gardens begun in the mid-19

Hillsborough, NC Gardens

Hillsborough Farmers Market

The finest and freshest locally grown produce, prepared foods, flowers and crafts. Open every Saturday 8am - Noon from April through November.

Hillsborough, NC Farmers Markets

Bandido's Mexican Cafe

Specializes in shredded beef Mexican specialties, but also serves a large selection of vegetarian dinners and low-fat dinner selections. Also offers special hot and spicy selections for true "chili heads."

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Pizza Hut

Pizza, Italian entrees, sandwiches and salads.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Things to do near Hillsborough, NC

Sal's Ristorante

Has served delicious meals in the community since 1982. Real Italian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere, including speciali...

Good Ol' Days

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Country Club Of Whispering Pines -East

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Carolina, The

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