HILLSBOROUGH -- The Northern Orange Republican Women group is having its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Orange County Board of Elections building at 110 E. King St. in Hillsborough from 7-9 p.m. Visit www.northernorangerepublicanwomen.com for more information.
Peace coalition meets Thursday
HILLSBOROUGH -- The Coalition for Peace will meet at Hillsborough United Church of Christ at 200 Davis Road for a noon meeting on Thursday to examine "Project: Building Peace."
The public is welcome to attend a viewing of "Homes and Homeland," a new short documentary about how both Israeli and Palestinians in Jerusalem and the West Bank joined together for the common ground of civil rights and peace.
Participants should bring lunch. Beverages will be provided.
Tour's Oct. 30 of town's 'spirits'
HILLSBOROUGH -- Declaration of Independence signer William Hooper left part of himself in Hillsborough. Six Regulators were hanged on a tree east of town. The smell of perfume announces the spirit of a ghost bride in one of the Hillsborough's historic homes. Discover more about Hillsborough's ghostly sightings on the "Spirits of Hillsborough" Guided Tour on Oct 30.
The tours are offered at 7, 7:30, 8, and 8:30 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased in advance or the day of the tour at the Orange County Visitors Center at the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King St. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-15.
Hillsborough has been home to many fascinating events and people; and some of its past residents seem to refuse to leave. The hour-long tour will take visitors through the town's old colonial streets and past some of the haunted homes, churches, and cemeteries. With any luck, some of Hillsborough's ghostly citizens might appear to welcome tour-goers.
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, which is sponsoring the tours, is an umbrella organization for seven historic and cultural groups in the town. It operates the Orange County Visitors Center and promotes the preservation and education of Hillsborough's diverse heritage. More information is available at (919) 732-7741 or at sarah@historichillsboroug.org
