Preserving History Workshop: Brickwork Restoration

319 N Churton St,Hillsborough NC 27278

14 May, 2022

Description

Join Peter Sandbeck and Todd Dickerson for a weekend of preservation, restoration, and education. Perserving History Workshop is part of the Burwell School's Bicentennial Celebration Series. See below for additional programs. 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.