Hill House Durham

Hill House Durham Established in 1912, this Spanish Colonial mansion boasts historic details and modern amenities. Building began in 1911 and was completed in 1912.

The John Sprunt Hill House served as the family home of John Sprunt Hill, his wife, Annie Watts Hill, and their three children. The Boston firm Kendall and Taylor, which also built Watts Hospital, designed the house in a modified Spanish style with stucco exterior and a red tile roof. All the woodwork on the first floor and most of the furniture was designed and manufactured by another Boston firm

, Irving Casson, the same firm that created the woodwork for Duke Chapel. The original grounds (a full city square around the house) included a tennis court, a putting green, a pergola, and a formal rose garden. Across the street to the south (now the site of Orchard Park, a gift of the Hill Family to the City of Durham) were a large vegetable garden, orchard, stables for horses and cows, as well as several greenhouses. The interior of many of the rooms of the house, particularly those on the first floor, appear today much as they did when the Hill family lived here. Many of the furniture pieces and rugs are original as well. In recognition of his wife’s participation in civic functions, Mr. Hill’s will established a trust, the Annie Watts Hill Fund, so that Hill House would serve as a continuing memorial to wife. In 1963, the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties, through its nonprofit status, began to enjoy an intricate legal relationship that in effect binds Hill House and the League together, to the benefit of each. In 2020, Hill House underwent a large-scale restoration, updating plasterwork, flooring, the roof, and systems including the HVAC. A multi-stall restroom was also added to the first floor to better accommodate larger events. The home reopened in early 2022 ready to host groups of all sizes.

We are ready to welcome the holidays here at Hill House! 🎄 This morning the ladies of the came and decorated the house ...
11/22/2025

We are ready to welcome the holidays here at Hill House! 🎄 This morning the ladies of the came and decorated the house and it looks absolutely beautiful. Enjoy some sneak peaks and we hope to see you soon! 🎄

Adorable. 🤍
10/22/2025

Adorable. 🤍

Stunning!
10/11/2025

Stunning!

So cute!
10/02/2025

So cute!

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We had a special visitor today at Hill House Durham: the Hill’s granddaughter! At 97 years, old she still has many fond ...
07/24/2025

We had a special visitor today at Hill House Durham: the Hill’s granddaughter! At 97 years, old she still has many fond memories of spending time at Hill House with her grandparents - including roller skating on the veranda and sliding down the main stairs. 😂 She was so happy that the house is being well taken care of and that people are holding their weddings and special events here. Photo is from Easter 1935 at Hill House. 💚

Breaking News: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 has just become available! 🎉 If you are looking for a unique wedding venue ...
05/28/2025

Breaking News: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 has just become available! 🎉 If you are looking for a unique wedding venue - full of historic charm and conveniently located near downtown Durham - inquire today!!! 🤍🤍🤍

One of the best things about a 113 year old house is opening a random drawer and discovering something beautiful. 🤍 Look...
05/20/2025

One of the best things about a 113 year old house is opening a random drawer and discovering something beautiful. 🤍 Looking for a gorgeous venue steeped in history for your own wedding or special event? Inquire today! 🤍

Unforgettable. 🤍
04/15/2025

Unforgettable. 🤍

Gorgeous pink florals over our much loved elopement spot. 💗
04/15/2025

Gorgeous pink florals over our much loved elopement spot. 💗

No other word for it… stunning. 🤍
04/15/2025

No other word for it… stunning. 🤍

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900 S. Duke Street
Durham, NC
27707

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919-682-0449

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