Moorefields

Moorefields Moorefields was built in 1785 as a summer home by Alfred Moore, a member of the US Supreme Court. In 1949 noted sculptor Edward Draper-Savage purchased it.

The 70 acres of woodland and pasture are currently maintained as a wildlife refuge.

We are so excited to have these treasures reframed, thanks to StevenRayMiller. How do these connect Moorefields to the L...
08/31/2026

We are so excited to have these treasures reframed, thanks to StevenRayMiller. How do these connect Moorefields to the Lincoln Memorial? Come learn on Thursday!

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08/31/2026

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FREE TOURS TOMORROW Sunday, August 30 from 1-4pm. If you haven't been to Moorefields, tomorrow is the day to come explor...
08/29/2026

FREE TOURS TOMORROW Sunday, August 30 from 1-4pm. If you haven't been to Moorefields, tomorrow is the day to come explore the treasures inside and out!

08/26/2026
An interesting post on US Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore, builder of Moorefields. Thank you American Nomad Traveler ...
08/22/2026

An interesting post on US Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore, builder of Moorefields. Thank you American Nomad Traveler for telling us about this.

BRUNSWICK NATIVE HELPED FORM THE NATION
CLOCK THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE
Courtesy of the State Port Pilot

08/13/2026

Thank you Visit Hillsborough, NC for sponsoring our October 10th Bluegrass Festival from 1-6pm. Children 12 and under FREE!
Get your tickets today at Moorefields.org

We are looking forward to cooler days and the joy of live music. Support Moorefields and get ready to have fun at our Oc...
08/06/2026

We are looking forward to cooler days and the joy of live music. Support Moorefields and get ready to have fun at our October 10th Bluegrass Festival from 1-6pm. Tickets on sale now at

11th Annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields, Saturday, October 10th,1:00 to 6:00 pm. Five great bands, food trucks, and more!

Come join us for a tour at 11am or 2pm tomorrow. You will be among the first to see these fabulous French train posters ...
08/05/2026

Come join us for a tour at 11am or 2pm tomorrow. You will be among the first to see these fabulous French train posters from 1952. They have been hidden away since 1978!

The last stop on our Raleigh trip was the excellent Haywood Hall, where Eliza Haywood once resided, the sister of former...
08/02/2026

The last stop on our Raleigh trip was the excellent Haywood Hall, where Eliza Haywood once resided, the sister of former Moorefields resident Rebecca Moore (Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore's daughter-in-law)

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2201 Moorefields Road
Hillsborough, NC
27278

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