HISTORIC SITES & HOMES HISTORIC SITES & HOMES

Alexander Dickson House

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150 E. King St, Hillsborough | 919.732.7741

Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12pm–4pm; Closed major holidays.

Late 18th century Quaker plan house. The site also includes an office used by Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston in April 1865 and an 18th and 19th century medicinal and herbal garden. Houses Hillsborough Visitors Center. FREE.

AYR MOUNT classicalamericanhomes.org/sites/ayr-mount/ 376 St Mary’s Rd, Hillsborough

One of North Carolina’s finest Federal-era plantation homes (c. 1815), built by William Kirkland of Ayr, Scotland. Carefully restored and exquisitely furnished with period antiques, Chinese export porcelain, Waterford crystal and original family pieces.

TOURS: April - November.

Thur & Fri, 1pm & 2:30pm, Sat, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm. Advance ticket purchase required. $15 per person. Children 6 under, free. Grounds and trails open to public daily, 9am–7pm.

HORACE WILLIAMS HOUSE preservationchapelhill.org

610 E. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill 919.942.7818

Visit website for days and times open. Only historic house in town open to the public. The house, built in 1854 retains its original architecture including woodwork, floors, ceilings, and mantles. Art exhibits, music concerts, special events. FREE.

OCCANEECHI REPLICA VILLAGE visithillsboroughnc.com/things-to-do/ occaneechi-indian-village/

Below the corner of Margaret Lane and Cameron St, downtown Hillsborough

Home to a reconstructed 17th century Occaneechi village on the banks of Eno River, near where the tribe had an actual village 300 years ago. See a palisade, four ati (huts), work arbor, fire pit, lean-to and cooking table.

Learn more about the Occaneechi Band of Saponi Nation at: obsn.org.

BURWELL SCHOOL HISTORIC SITE burwellschool.org

319 N. Churton St, Hillsborough 919.732.7451

Wed-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm

Learn about the antebellum girls’ academy which operated here from 1837-1857 by Anna and the Rev. Robert Burwell. Be inspired by life of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, the former Burwell family slave who secured her own liberty in 1855 and became a confidant and dressmaker to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Guided and Self-Guided Tours available. FREE.

ALVIN-AILEY-AMERICAN-DANCE-THEATER

PHOTO: PAUL KOLNIK

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

THE ARTSCENTER artscenterlive.org

400 Roberson St, Carrboro 919.929.2787

HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm; Sat-Sun,10am-5pm.

Visit the youth education center, STEM Labs and more at the new ArtsCenter in Carrboro. See a show at the new Center Youth Theater at the former ArtsCenter location.

CENTER THEATER COMPANY centertheatercompany.com 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro

Youth theater company with shows, improv, karaoke, classes, workshops, summer camps and more.

CURRENT ARTSPACE + STUDIO carolinaperformingarts.org/venues

123 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 919.843.3333

Located in the Carolina Square development. Part of Carolina Performing Arts. Programming features immersive performances and installations by cutting-edge artists.

UNC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC music.unc.edu

145 E. Cameron Ave, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.962.1039

Visit website for concert dates and times. Department occupies three principal buildings: Kenan Music Building, Hill Hall, and Person Recital Hall.

FOREST THEATRE ncbg.unc.edu/visit/battle-park-foresttheatre

123 S. Boundary St/Country Club Rd UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.962.0522

Open daily, dawn to dusk. On the southwestern corner of Battle Park, you can explore the Koch Memorial Forest Theatre, a stone amphitheatre with over a century of history. Hosts the summer Paperhand Puppet Festival, outdoor movies and more.

MEMORIAL HALL/ UNC CAMPUS carolinaperformingarts.org

114 E. Cameron Ave UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.843.3333

The CPA Box Office is available by phone weekdays from 12pm-5pm, excluding holidays. Call or email carolinaperformingarts@unc.edu

Located in the heart of the University’s historic campus, Memorial Hall’s performances include jazz, classical, dance, world stage, American roots, urban voices, student performances, community groups and more. Costs vary by performance.

Playmakers Repertory Company

playmakersrep.org

150 Country Club Rd UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.962.7529

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri, 12pm-5pm and 90 minutes prior to curtain.

North Carolina’s premier resident professional theatre celebrating 48 years of transformational performances. Plays performed September to April. Performances are Tue-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2 pm.

Adult tickets start at $20. Youth12 and under $10.

STONE CENTER FOR BLACK CULTURE & HISTORY

stonecenter.unc.edu

150 South Rd, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill 919.962.9001

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

One of the preeminent centers in the nation for the critical examination of African and African American diaspora cultures. Includes museum, art gallery, library, theater, performance spaces, classrooms, meeting facilities and more.

MOUNTAIN STATE NATURAL AREA, HILLSBOROUGH

PHOTO: LANDON BOST