National Historic Preservation Month, celebrated in May, was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to “promote historic preservation and community pride in local heritage
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Author: Susan Rice
Susan Rice serves as the Visitors Center Coordinator at the Chapel Hill / Orange County Visitors Bureau. She has worked for Orange County Government for 14 years.
More Than Just Books: Check Out These Independent Bookstores in Orange County
Thursday, April 25, 2024 9:00 AM by Susan Rice
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I admit that I am “old-school,” and I still enjoy reading with a book in my hand. I really appreciate a good bookstore and we are fortunate to have local, independently owned stores here.
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Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 PM by Susan Rice
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One of the best ways to learn about a destination’s history, unique experiences, local food and local favorites is through a guided tour by, of course, a local! Here’s a list of my favorite guided
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Friday, March 22, 2024 12:00 PM by Susan Rice
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Spring in Orange County is a wonderful thing with events focusing on art, music, food, beer and beer! Enjoy the warmer, longer days of spring with these top 10 events in and around the communities of
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Monday, August 14, 2023 11:00 AM by Susan Rice
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It’s the weekend, sleep in! We’ve got you covered with restaurants that serve brunch so you can enjoy a later start to your weekend morning. Brunch is the perfect compromise between breakfast and
... Read ArticleA New Year, A New You at the Orange County Sportsplex
Monday, January 23, 2023 10:00 AM by Susan Rice
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The holidays are now over, the Thanksgiving turkey is long gone, that last piece of rum cake is history along with the Holiday Cookies, the celebratory glass of champagne for New Years has been
... Read ArticleAckland Art Museum's Exceptional Exhibition: Drawn to Life
Monday, December 5, 2022 12:00 PM by Susan Rice
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For a reminder of how fortunate we are in Chapel Hill, go visit the latest exhibition at the Ackland Art Museum for a chance to see something extraordinary, “Drawn to Life: Master Drawings from the
... Read ArticleGiant Puppets and the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:00 PM by Susan Rice
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The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs their 22nd summer show at the Forest Theatre. Their new show is entitled “The Meanwhile Clock and other Impossible Dances.” The Paperhand Puppet website
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Monday, June 6, 2022 1:00 PM by Susan Rice
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Take the short drive to Orange County, North Carolina for a day trip or weekend exploring Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Find out what makes each of these towns uniquely different but fun
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Saturday, June 1, 2019 9:00 AM by Susan Rice
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WE WELCOME the long, sultry nights of summer and what a wonderful time to enjoy dining alfresco! Take the opportunity to meet up with family and friends to try out that new restaurant you’ve been
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