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Emerging Diverse Voices in Orange County

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

What is on the minds of our young, gifted, diverse community writers? Find out through our gifted student poets & writers Jamira, Gulinky, and Arul, and their take on young, contemporary life. This event also features two of their talented teachers, poet/singer-songwriter Areale Smith and performance poet Eric Zeigler. This event will move you; light... Read More →

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A Revolutionary Tasting

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

A Revolutionary Tasting at the Burwell School Historic Site Did you know Hillsborough played an interesting role in our country’s quest for freedom? On Saturday, October 12, from 2-4:30 PM learn more at "A Revolutionary Tasting". Author, Suzanne Adair, will discuss "The Crucial Role of North Carolina During the American Revolution". Following Ms Adair’s talk... Read More →

Piedmont Laureate presents Talking and Singing the Gospel

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join 2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi with Music Maker Relief Foundation founder/president Tim Duffy and recent Grammy-winner Bill Ferris for a talk about gospel and blues music, culture and photography — as well as the fabulous new book “Blue Muse: Timothy Duffy’s Southern Photographs.” With a live performance by the acclaimed gospel group Dedicated Men... Read More →

Celebrate Poetry Month With Jaki Shelton Green

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Guests will have the opportunity to experience Shelton Green's spellbinding poetry in an intimate setting during a reading and reception at this annual Burwell School event. Seating is extremely limited and an RSVP is recommented. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. When... Read More →

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