Ayr Mount
376 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
(919)732-6886
(919)732-4524 - fax
email: ayrmount@classicalamericanhomes.org
House Tour Schedule:
Open: March 21 - December 20
Fee: $10 per person
| Mon., Tues. |
By Appointment Only |
| Wed. |
Tour at 11am |
| Thurs., Fri., Sat. |
Tours at 11am and 2pm |
| Sun. |
Tour at 2 pm |
Tour Information:
A guided tour covers information about Ayr Mount's architecture, restoration, furniture, decorative arts collection, and Kirkland family history. Tours last approximately one hour.Please note that no interior photography is permitted, however books are available for purchase. Parking is free. Admission is $10.00. Cash only.
We welcome large groups year-round. Please contact us in advance to make special arrangements. Bus parking is available.
Rental Information:
Ayr Mount (house and/or grounds) is available for private and public functions providing the activity is sensitive to this historic setting and its surrounding neighborhood. Staff approval is required for parties, receptions, meetings, photography, ceremonies, assemblies, and other special events. Please contact the site manager for application, rules, and rental fees.
Additional Information:
Ayr Mount is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Trust Partner Places charter member.
Ayr Mount can be seen in The Magazine Antiques (May 1989); Southern Accents (1992), Old House Interiors (January 2000), Victoria (May/June 2011), and AAA North Carolina Guidebook (2011).
Directions:
See map.
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TRAILS
Poet's Walk:
Gates Open: Daily
Fee: No Charge
A visit to Ayr Mount would not be complete without enjoying the beautifully landscaped grounds and taking a leisurely stroll along our one-mile "Poet's Walk." This walking trail meanders through woodlands and pastures, alongside the banks of the Eno River, with views of the Kirkland family cemetery, the old tavern foundation, and the Indian Trading Path. You may also wish to bring a picnic basket to enjoy at one of our many picnic tables nestled under hardwoods and pines. Groups of 7 or more require advance notice and a rental fee. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed at all times.
| Jan., Feb., Nov., Dec. |
9am - 5pm |
| Mar., Apr., Sept., Oct. |
9am - 6pm |
| May and August |
9am - 7pm |
| June and July |
9am - 8pm |
May be closed without notice for maintenance, weather, holidays,
or special events.
Please see Trail Restrictions below.
Directions:
See map.
Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail:
Fee: Free to walk - groups of 7 or more must acquire advance permission before visiting
The Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail or HOST, is a walking trail through natural and cultural history. This 44 acre site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May 2002. Four miles of trail will take you along the banks of the Eno River where you'll walk around the only surviving dirt speedway from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season. The 1-mile oval Occoneechee/Orange Speedway was active from 1948-68, attracting the best stock car drivers and thousands of spectators. Nature's renewable rhythm has met head to head with the human need for sport; today a compromise to preserve the best of both is in progress.
| Jan., Feb., Nov., Dec. |
8am - 5pm |
| March and October |
8am - 6pm |
| Apr., May., Aug., Sep. |
7am - 7pm |
| June and July |
7am - 8pm |
For your safety . . . walk with a friend, stay on the trail NO ACCESS AFTER SUNSET
Directions:
See map.
Trail Restrictions:
Pets Must Be Leashed
No Littering
No Smoking/Fire
No Alcohol/Drugs
No Hunting/Fishing/Weapons
No Bicycles or Motorized Vehicles
No Climbing Trees
LEAVE ARTIFACTS IN PLACE . . . TAKE HOME ONLY WHAT YOU BRING
PLEASE REMEMBER:
Preservation-in-Progress
Links:
www.historichillsborough.org
www.visitchapelhill.org
http://video.unctv.org/video/2155579925
www.youtube.com/watch?v=evTwhfVAuSA
www.historicspeedwaygroup.org
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