Registering History

319 N Churton Street,Hillsborough NC 27278

24 October, 2021

Description

Registering History: The Unveiling of our National Historic Register Plaque. Registering History: The Unveiling of our National Historic Register Plaque. Meet us at the front door! Hear a little about the Burwell, the importance of being on the registry, and join us for a short tour through the Burwell. We also invite you to attend a small Party on the Porch to celebrate this moment in history. Lastly, you’ll receive a card detailing our 2022 events commemorating the Bicentennial of the Burwell Site: From Private Home to Public Site 1822 – 2022 AND you don’t want to miss ANY of these events! Come celebrate with us. About Us The Burwell School Historic Site is a great place to visit to learn about 19th century Hillsborough and American history.   It's operated by the Historic Hillsborough Commission, a local non profit board, and reflects the dedication of the greater community.    There's a lot to learn and see here: early women's education in the Antebellum South, and the lives of the 200 girls who were educated here from 1837 - 1857 in the school operated by Anna and Robert Burwell the remarkable Elizabeth Keckly, who was enslaved on the site as a young woman research into other persons of color associated with the Burwell School the residency of the Josiah Collins family during the Civil War (the "Beehive Years") three venerable buildings, beautiful furniture and interesting items from bygone days. Please explore our web site to learn more about us, and visit us soon.  We are located at 319 N. Churton Street in the Historic District of Hillsborough, NC.