Saturday, September 6, head to Hillsborough for an all-day historical event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Third Provincial Congress, which met in Hillsborough in 1775 as part of the run-up to the American Revolution. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free events all over downtown – including academic speakers, a colonial market, Revolutionary-era reenactments, children’s activities, and more.
Click here for the full schedule of events and more information.
Aaron welcomes Courtney Smith of the Orange County Historical Museum to discuss the event and the importance of the Third Provincial Congress.
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