The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough presents the annual Revolutionary War Living History Day to commemorate Hillsborough’s Revolutionary history. Re-enactors and activities will be set up throughout the day at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 East King Street. There will be activities at other locations in Hillsborough, as well. Please see below.
The event is free and open to the public.
The event takes place Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hillsborough was one of the most historically significant towns in North Carolina in the years leading up to the Revolution.
Revolutionary War Living History Day focuses on Hillsborough’s unique role in the American Revolution, recalling the occupation of Hillsborough by British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his 1,900-man army on February 20th, 1781.
Hillsborough Visitor Center – 150 E KING
- 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers Reenactors and Firing Demonstrations
- Period cooking, Clothing, and Sewing Demonstrations from Historic Interpretations
- Brass Rubbings & Gaming Tavern
- Meet and Greet Historical Fiction Author Suzanne Adair
- Kid’s Craft Table
-One Day Wonder Exhibit from NC State Archives
-Scholarly Speakers Tent
-Battlefield Surgeon
-Revolutionary-Era Walking Tour Available for Purchase
-Everything’s Good Hog Dogs
The Burwell School Historic Site – 319 N CHURTON
- Ax-Throwing Station and Quill & Ink Writing Activities hosted by Camp Flintlock
- Fife and Drums Demonstrations by Camp Flintlock
- Colonial dancers will be performing throughout the day
- Guided House Tour
- A250 Marketplace
*Sugar Spun Refreshments
Orange County Historical Museum – 201 N CHURTON
- Colonial Hair & Makeup Boutique
- Kids’ Space Activities
Occaneechi Replica Village – 140 E MARGARET LANE
- Living History of Occaneechi Town
-Traditional Cooking Demonstrations - Occaneechi Artisan Marketplace
Look for updates on The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Facebook page.
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