Honoring those making history in our community.
Community Treasures
The Chapel Hill Historical Society’s Community Treasures program, formerly known as Town Treasures, recognizes individuals and couples for their contributions to the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and the surrounding area over the years. The program began in 2008, and continues to be one of the Historical Society’s most well-attended events. Each individual receives a proclamation from the office of their Mayor or County Commissioner, which is read aloud at the event. Photographs and biographies of Community and Town Treasures can be viewed online in the linked Google Drive folders.
2023 Community Treasures
The individuals selected as 2023 Community Treasures have served as community and neighborhood leaders, public servants, business leaders and mentors, and advocates for civil rights. Their life-time of service has made our town more welcoming and inclusive. The Historical Society is grateful to Marsha Jepsen for organizing this year’s award program, and to Tom Jepsen, Catie Atkinson, Samantha Pell, Richard Ellington, and Christina Benson for their assistance with reviewing nominees and selecting this year’s awardees. We are also grateful to Earl Bynum for photography and the Seymour Center for hosting the award ceremony.
In 2023, we honored:
Paul and Belinda Caldwell
Louise Felix
Marjorie Land
Robert Humphreys
Albert Williams
An archive of Town Treasures from past years can be viewed at the link below.