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Orange County Historical Museum, Hillsborough, NC

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Orange County Historical Museum

A free public museum in Hillsborough sharing the history of the town and Orange County, North Carolina.

201 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Hillsborough, NC

About Orange County Historical Museum

The Orange County Historical Museum in downtown Hillsborough aims to engage residents and visitors by preserving and interpreting local history. Admission is free, and free tours can be requested. The museum also runs a mapping project charting businesses that once operated along Churton Street and the surrounding historic district, with later phases planned to expand coverage. A special exhibit runs from April through December 2026.

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