Orange County Historical Museum, Hillsborough

Name: Orange County Historical Museum
Address: 201 N Churton St, Hillsborough, 27278-2535, United States
Telephone: +1 919-732-2201

#3 among attractions in Hillsborough

History museum, Museum

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Orange County Historical Museum (address: 201 N Churton St) is a place located in Hillsborough (North Carolina state) and belongs to the category of history museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 561 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 36°4'38"N latitude and 79°5'59"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Orange County Historical Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Food Lion - Churton Grove Center (bus, 30 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Dickerson Chapel (church, 3 min walk), Burwell School Historic Site (museum, 4 min walk), Hazel-Nash House (neighbourhood, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 36°4'38"N, 79°5'59"W

Address

201 N Churton StHillsborough 27278-2535 United States

Contact

+1 919-732-2201

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Day trips

Orange County Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dickerson Chapel, Burwell School Historic Site, Hillsborough Historic District, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard.

~460 ftN
Church
Dickerson Chapel, Hillsborough
3 min walk • Dickerson Chapel is a historic chapel in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Built in 1790, the chapel originally served as the courthouse for Orange County until 1844. It housed a Baptist congregation from 1845 until 1862, when it was purchased by a group of Quakers to serve as a school for African-American children.
~700 ftN
Museum
Burwell School Historic Site, Hillsborough
4 min walk • The Burwell School is an American historic site and former school, located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Hillsborough Historic District.
~1810 ftSE
Visitor center, Greek Revival architecture
Hillsborough Historic District, Hillsborough
9 min walk • Hillsborough Historic District is a national historic district located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 529 contributing buildings, 9 contributing sites, 13 contributing structures, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Hillsborough.
~1340 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard, Hillsborough
7 min walk • St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard is a historic Episcopal church located on St. Mary's Road, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. The first three bays of the Gothic Revival-style brick church were built between 1825–1826, and its rear was extended by another bay in 1868.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Ayr Mount, Hillsborough
12 min walk • Ayr Mount is a Federal style plantation house located east of Hillsborough, in Orange County, North Carolina, the United States of America. In 1799, William Kirkland bought 500 acres east of Hillsborough.
1.6 miSW
Park
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, Hillsborough
42 min walk • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area is a North Carolina state park in Orange County, North Carolina in the United States. Located adjacent to the town of Hillsborough, it covers 221 acres and includes Occoneechee Mountain, the highest point in Orange County and a settlement of the Occaneechi tribe.
~730 ftS
Greek Revival architecture
Eagle Lodge, Hillsborough
4 min walk • Eagle Lodge is a historic Masonic lodge building located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1823, and two-story, three bay, square brick building in the Greek Revival style.
~1160 ftS
36°4'27"N • 79°6'2"W
Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
6 min walk • Library
1 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Occoneechee Speedway, Hillsborough
26 min walk • Occoneechee Speedway was one of the first two NASCAR tracks to open. It closed in 1968 and is the only dirt track remaining from the inaugural 1949 season. It is located just outside the town of Hillsborough, North Carolina.
~1600 ftN
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Ruffin-Roulhac House, Hillsborough
8 min walk • Ruffin-Roulhac House, also known as Little Hawfields, is a historic home located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. It was built about 1820, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, five bay, frame dwelling including a two-room addition built about 1830.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Nash-Hooper House, Hillsborough
18 min walk • The Nash-Hooper House, also known as the William Hooper House, is a historic house at 118 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Orange County Historical Museum open?

Orange County Historical Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Orange County Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dickerson Chapel, Hillsborough (3 min walk), Burwell School Historic Site, Hillsborough (4 min walk), Hazel-Nash House, Hillsborough (4 min walk), Eagle Lodge, Hillsborough (4 min walk).

How to get to Orange County Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orange County Historical Museum:

Bus

Food Lion - Churton Grove Center • Lines: Hillsborough Circulator, Orange-Alamance Connector (30 min walk)