Welcome to the Burwell School Historic Site

The Burwell School is a historic house museum located in Hillsborough, NC that preserves and interprets the history of its antebellum and Civil War era residents. The Burwell School Historic Site offers free docent-led and self-guided tours, a variety of cultural events, and engaging and innovative heritage education programs for children and young adults. Learn more about free tours of the school.

Purchase a copy of The Book of Burwell Students

The Burwell School is hiring.

What's Happening at the Burwell School?

Burwell School Annual Spring Benefit Party
Friday, May 9, 2008   $25
The Burwell School's Annual Benefit Auction and Party features silent and live auctions with unique items that will make an impression. Guests can also enjoy delicious food and music in the Burwell School's beautiful, historic setting. All proceeds benefit the preservation and programming of the Burwell School Historic Site.

Last Friday
May 30, 2006   6:30-8:30 pm
Join us on the beautiful lawn of the Burwell School Historic Site for the Hillsborough Arts Council’s May Last Friday event.

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