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Burwell School Historic Site, Hillsborough

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#9 of 12 in Things to do in Hillsborough

Landmark · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot

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.

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By vlhinkenn

The object of my stop at the Burwell School was to see the place that Elizabeth Keckley had worked as a slave for a few years before buying her freedom. Keckley went on to become Mary Todd Lincoln's..... more »
By D2958ZXgarym

Burwell School operated as a school for young ladies from 1837-1857. During its years of operation, over 140 women were schooled in composition, history, geography, mathematics, and philosophy, as... more »

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By Marsha Lopez

This is such a wonderful place to visit. It's so interesting, and the ladies working there are so cordial and very informative. We loved it!

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By Leigh Elliott

Very interesting and great self guided tour.

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