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.

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What's Happening at the Burwell School?

The Burwell School is Open for the 2010 Season

The Burwell School will be open Wed.-Sat. 11am-4pm, and Sun. 1-4pm for free docent led tours. Educational programming, special events, site rentals, and more are available per request.

Hillsborough Literary Association Meeting with Erica Eisdorfer
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:30pm

In celebration of Women's History Month, we have a very special guest joining us for our March litereary reading. Carrboro resident, Erica Eisdorfer will read from her book, The Wet Nurse's Tale. A reception and book signing will take place after the reading, and Erica's book will be available for purchase. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchsed at the door the night of the event. Students are free. For more information about the author, please visit Erica Eisdorfer

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2pm Sharp!

Join us once again for the Burwell School's annual Easter Egg Hunt! Geared towards children under the age of 12, this hunt will provide fun for the whole family. 1000s of eggs will be hidden around our historic property. At 2pm sharp, the youngsters will scramble to find colored eggs with goodies tucked inside. A hunt for children under 6 and one for 7-12 year olds will take place simultanously. Bring your own baskets, and parents don't forget the camera! FREE. Call 732-7451 for more information.

Hillsborough Literary Association Meeting with Wells Tower
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:30pm

Special guest, Wells Tower joins us for the April HLA meeting. His book, Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned, was listed on Michiko Kakutani's Top Ten Books of 2009. Reception and book signing to follow. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased at the door. Students are free.

Annual Fundraising Auction and Spring Party
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 6-9:30pm

Tickets are now available for our annual fundraising auction and spring party. Call to reserve! This event is our largest fundraiser of the year. Hundreds of items to be auctioned off this year in our silent and live auctions. Wonderful and unique raffle prizes ~ live music by pianist Paul Brown ~ savory and delectable foods and beverages ~ fun ~ fellowship ~ and raising funds for the Burwell School Historic Site!

Tickets are $25 each and can be reserved by calling 919-732-7451 now!

If you have any items or packages you would like to donate to help support our efforts, please let us know. All donations are tax-deductable. For more information about this event, donations, or ticket sales, please call 732-7451.

A special thanks to all who have supported and continue to support the Burwell School Historic Site. We truly appreciate your generosity. Our mission could not be completed without you!

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