The Journey from Somerset to Hillsborough

210 Saint Marys Road,Hillsborough NC 27278

17 July, 2022

Description

The Burwell house as a refuge during the Civil War Explore the lives of the family who made the Burwell house and Hillsborough their home during the Civil War. Speakers from SOmerset Place State Historic Site. This program is part of the Burwell School's Bicentennial Celebration series. See below for previous and upcoming 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.