Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series. Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from the interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Enjoy lively discussions and reflections on the impact of these spaces in Hillsborough.
Stories That Connect Us take place on Thursday evenings in February, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, North Carolina. These are free events.
Registration is not required, but it is encouraged. Click here to register.
What is Telling the Full Story: The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough’s Telling the Full Story program seeks to uncover and share the diverse, often untold histories of Hillsborough. Through community conversations, interactive maps, and oral histories, this program invites everyone to explore the people, events, and places that have shaped our community, fostering a richer understanding of our shared heritage.
February 6th: Entrepreneurship in the 20th Century
Explore the rich history of local entrepreneurship in the 20th century during this engaging session of the Telling the Full Story Conversation Series. Committee members will spotlight three important sites: the Warner Complex, Shanklin Press, and Faribault BBQ. Through oral history videos and lively discussions, attendees will learn about the impact of these businesses on our community’s economy and culture.
February 13th: The Land Remembers
Uncover the deep historical connections between land and memory. The conversation will focus on three significant sites: Margaret Lane Cemetery, the Mayo Rock Quarry, and the Occaneechi Replica Village. Through video presentations and insightful discussions, attendees will learn how these places carry stories of resilience, culture, and history that continue to shape our community today.
February 20th: Community Institutions
Discover the vital role of community institutions in shaping local history. Focused on Dickerson Chapel AME Church and the former Central High School, which also hosted Agnes Kindergarten, attendees will learn about the central place these institutions held in the lives of African Americans in the area. Through oral histories and lively discussion, we will explore how these sites fostered education, faith, and community during a time of segregation and change.
February 27th: Navigating Freedom
Examine the theme of freedom through the lives of those who navigated and shaped it in our community. Featured stories will include the life of Jesse Ruffin, a key figure in local history, and the Midwives Retirement Community, which became a haven for trailblazing women like Peggy Faribault and Fanny Breeze. Through oral histories and thoughtful conversation, attendees will learn how these individuals and places played a crucial role in fostering freedom, independence, and resilience.
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Jerry M. Passmore Senior Center, Hillsborough
103 Meadowland Drive
Hillsborough, NC
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