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• April 5 Downtown Pittsboro Historical Walking Tour: Noon

  • When
    5 Apr 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Historic Chatham County Courthouse ~ 9 Hillsboro St. Pittsboro
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Register

  Step into the past with the Chatham County Historical Association in the Downtown Pittsboro Historical Walking Tour Series! Each month explores a new theme, bringing the stories of our streets, buildings, and people to life. Walk through history with us and discover how downtown has evolved through the years.

  Our April Tour ~ The Arts

  Discover history of artists, performers, and creative spaces that shaped downtown’s cultural life. From galleries and murals to hidden stories of local talent, this tour celebrates how the arts helped define our community's spirit.

  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
  • Tour Time: Noon (Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour.) 
  • Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members (Members may order guest tickets at the member price.)
  • Location: Meet at Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro St
  • Group size: Limited to 20 participants per tour.
  • Age requirement: 12 years and older only (no pets or strollers) 
  • Weather: Rain or shine (canceled only in case of severe weather)

  Important notes:

  • Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
  • The tour will cover approximately one mile and will last about 90 minutes.
  • A liability waiver will be required at check-in.
  • Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled due to severe weather.
  • Want discounted tickets? Join CCHA today. 

  This Chatham County Historical Association fundraiser is brought to you by our dedicated volunteers.

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• April 5 Downtown Pittsboro Historical Walking Tour: 2PM

  • When
    5 Apr 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Historic Chatham County Courthouse ~ 9 Hillsboro St. Pittsboro
  • Spaces left
    12
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Register

  Step into the past with the Chatham County Historical Association in the Downtown Pittsboro Historical Walking Tour Series! Each month explores a new theme, bringing the stories of our streets, buildings, and people to life. Walk through history with us and discover how downtown has evolved through the years.

  Our April Tour ~ The Arts

  Discover history of artists, performers, and creative spaces that shaped downtown’s cultural life. From galleries and murals to hidden stories of local talent, this tour celebrates how the arts helped define our community's spirit.

  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
  • Tour Time: 2PM (Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour.) 
  • Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members (Members may order guest tickets at the member price.)
  • Location: Meet at Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro St
  • Group size: Limited to 20 participants per tour.
  • Age requirement: 12 years and older only (no pets or strollers) 
  • Weather: Rain or shine (canceled only in case of severe weather)

  Important notes:

  • Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
  • The tour will cover approximately one mile and will last about 90 minutes.
  • A liability waiver will be required at check-in.
  • Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled due to severe weather.
  • Want discounted tickets? Join CCHA today. 

  This Chatham County Historical Association fundraiser is brought to you by our dedicated volunteers.

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• April BOOK CLUB ~ Naked Genius

  • When
    18 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Historic Chatham County Courthouse, Pittsboro
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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   “NC History Between the Lines”- A Local History Book Club

  APRIL 2026 ~ POETRY AND THE ARTS

  
  

  
  

  Naked Genius by George Moses Horton (1865)

  Naked Genius is the third book of poetry written by George Moses Horton, an enslaved poet from Chatham County whose extraordinary literary talent brought him national attention in the 19 th century. This is Horton’s third book, written after obtaining his freedom. The book includes patriotic poems and a few describing conditions in the area right after the war. Discussion will include review of his autobiography, revealing the brilliance of his intellect and the injustice of slavery.

  The Chatham County Historical Museum invites you to join NC History Between the Lines, a monthly book club exploring our local area’s rich past through engaging reads that connect with historical themes. We’ll meet on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 am at the museum for lively discussion and conversation.

  Each month’s selection will reflect our rotating historical focus. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or simply curious about the people and events that shaped our area, we would love for you to join us. Come read, learn, and share your perspectives as we connect our local stories to the larger sweep of American history.

  Sign up here for the Saturday, April 18, 2026 session where we will discuss Naked Genius. Participation is free and you are welcome to bring friends.   

  Questions: Volunteers@chathamhistory.org

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• Siler City History Club ~ May 7 2026

  • When
    7 May 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • Location
    First Baptist Church, 314 North Second Avenue, Siler City

  We have a new schedule and new location for meetings of the Siler City History Club. In 2026, the Siler City History Club will meet every other month on the first Thursday of the month from 10:30-11:30.

  Our Next Siler City History Club Meeting will be held on

  Thursday, May 7, 2026

  at the First Baptist Church, 314 North Second Avenue, Siler City

  
  

  Everyone is invited to listen and learn or share at these informal meetings intended to help us preserve Siler City’s colorful history. Bring a friend!

  Questions?  Contact Museum@chathamhistory.org

  
  

  
  

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• May BOOK CLUB ~ Like a Family

  • When
    16 May 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Historic Chatham County Courthouse, Pittsboro
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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   “NC History Between the Lines”- A Local History Book Club

  MAY 2026 ~ MAKING A LIVING

  
  

  Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World

  by Hall, Leloudis, Korstad, Murphy, Jones and Daly (1986)

  
  

  Like a Family explores life in Southern cotton mill villages, with a strong focus on the North Carolina Piedmont textile region (and many accounts from the mill in Bynum). Using local histories, the book reveals insight into the close knit communities shaped by work, faith, and resistance.

  The Chatham County Historical Museum invites you to join NC History Between the Lines, a monthly book club exploring our local area’s rich past through engaging reads that connect with historical themes. We’ll meet on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 am at the museum for lively discussion and conversation.

  Each month’s selection will reflect our rotating historical focus. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or simply curious about the people and events that shaped our area, we would love for you to join us. Come read, learn, and share your perspectives as we connect our local stories to the larger sweep of American history.

  Sign up here for the Saturday, May 16, 2026 session where we will discuss Like a Family. Participation is free and you are welcome to bring friends.   

  Questions ~ or to borrow a copy of the book contact: Volunteers@chathamhistory.org

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