The Occoneechee Speedway is one of Hillsborough’s important historic places and a special exhibit at the Orange County Historical Museum, From Horses to Horsepower, walks us through the fascinating history of this important landmark!
Welcome to the Orange County Historical Museum in Hillsborough!
Linda DeGangi, Ed DiGangi, Jen Shepherd, Johnny Shepherd
Occoneechee race car driver Gene Hobby was at the museum signing autographs for the guests!
In addition to being a race car driver, Gene Hobby also spent time serving our country!
Gene Hobby’s “usual attire” for a race on the Occoneechee Track!
Visitors to the museum could view Nascar file photos from the Occoneechee race days!
Outside the museum, vintage cars were on display!
Members of the Occonechee Orange Speedway Historic Speedway Group with Wendell Scott’s 1937 Ford Coach. (SP Murray)
Gerald Talbert with his 1937 Flathead Ford
Dave and Joshua
Robin and Gerald Talbert
You never know what you’re going to see in Hillsborough!
Christine Jackle, Mae Lee Brizendine, Bob Brizendine, Martin Brown, Roger Eibest
The A.L. Stanback Jazz group was fabulous!
Sydney Turnbull, Franz Turnbull
Hillsborough is a lovely town!
Jim Boyer, Carol Boyer
Who could resist Laura’s smile?
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