Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Come visit the newest special exhibit at the Orange County Historical Museum! 'What's Your Flavor?!' explores heritage cooking, and favorite flavors, recipes and ingredients of Orange County. Also features local artists, who are helping us showcase that cooking truly is an art. The Museum is open to the public Fridays through Sundays, 11am-4pm, and is... Read More →
‘An Interesting Case of Racial Justice’ with OCHM Curator Courtney Smith Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 7pm FREE Virtual event Join Orange County Historical Museum Curator Courtney Smith on Thursday, February 17, at 7pm for a virtual talk examining an 1886 racially charged court case that surprisingly ended with justice being served. Register at www.orangehistorync.org/events.... Read More →
Cooking the Winter Pantry with Linda Ostrand Thursday, February 24 at 7pm Trained at Pennsbury Manor, the colonial estate of William Penn, chef Linda Ostrand will demonstrate 17th century open hearth cooking using recipes that make use of available ingredients during the winter months. In-person: The first 8 people to register will be able to... Read More →
‘Oh, Those Tea Parties’ with Suzanne Adair will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 7pm. During the American Revolution, patriot men wantonly destroyed tea to make a statement to the British. Patriot women also used tea to communicate with the British—but subtly. Suzanne Adair, author of award-winning mysteries set during the Revolution in North... Read More →
Victoria Mattison read-aloud of 'Minnie Finds a Home'! The OCHM will host an on-site read aloud Sunday, March 27, at 2pm. The featured reader will be Vicky Mattison, a 34 year teaching veteran, a proud 1972 graduate of Orange High School, and former Orange County Teacher of the Year! She will be reading 'Minnie Finds... Read More →
A courtroom drama set in 1930s segregated Hillsborough, NC. Young teacher Virginia Curtis is on trial for the murder of Harold Campbell, the father of one of her students. The bloody crime scene by the Eno River implicates Virginia. Her attorney is a black man, and the gossips of the town can hardly stop chiming... Read More →
A courtroom drama set in 1930s segregated Hillsborough, NC. Young teacher Virginia Curtis is on trial for the murder of Harold Campbell, the father of one of her students. The bloody crime scene by the Eno River implicates Virginia. Her attorney is a black man, and the gossips of the town can hardly stop chiming... Read More →
Although normally hidden from sight, the ghosts of six people who lived in Hillsborough have agreed to talk about their lives… and deaths. From 4-6 PM, visitors can stop in at the Orange County Historical Museum to listen to these ghosts’ stories. Included in this dramatic presentation will be Eno Will, Jane Doe, McDowal Alves... Read More →
Join Orange County Historical Museum's Exhibits and Programs Coordinator Courtney Smith for an entertaining presentation discussing the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence, the theory and context behind it, and a translation of the document into modern language. Registration encouraged: www.orangehistorync.org/events. When: Thursday, June 30th 5:30-6:30pm Where: The Orange County Public Library 137 W... Read More →
Collecto-Con is a two-day collectors extravaganza presented by the Orange County Historical Museum to complement their Treasure Hunters exhibit. On September 29 and 30, collectors from around Orange County will showcase more items from their collections in a variety of fun and unique ways. Activities include Collecto-Couture: a vintage jewelry and fashion show with mocktails,... Read More →
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