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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

North Hills

One of the few shopping centers that has maintained its hometown feel over the years.

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867-foot-high summit, part of the Eno River, hiking trails, scenic overlooks and two fishing ponds. There is a park ranger on site. Historic and nature-related educational programs are available.

Hillsborough, NC State Parks

Moorefields

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington built Moorefields in 1785

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Pizza Hut

Pizza, Italian entrees, sandwiches and salads.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

The Waffle House

Open 24 hours a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Things to do near Hillsborough, NC

Ramada Inn-Burlington

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Fred G. Bond Metro Park

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Clarksville Station Restaurant

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Boyles Furniture

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