About the Krewe of Hillsborough
About :: History
The name Hillsborough has been transported to other parts of the world. In North Carolina the town of Hillsborough took its name in 1776 after Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough and British Secretary of State for America. Hillsborough County Florida was the center of the 14th British Colony, which in honors of the British Secretary named their main waterway the Hillsborough River. The name was also given to the County and part of Tampa Bay. We of the Krewe of Hillsborough, seek to honor the namesake of our County, by perpetuating his name and reminding all that seek membership in our Krewe of the rich history we all share in our county.
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- Current Membership: 84 Active and17 Inactive
- Membership open or closed?: OPEN Membership is capped at 150
- Male or Female?: BOTH
- Co-Founded: September 1998
- By whom: Frank Schiavone, Froment Gonzalez, Rick Nardelli, and Chris Nardelli, many members have been involved with other Krewes
- Motto: NONE
- Mission is: "To seek and honor the namesake of our county through charity"
- In Gasparilla Parade?: YES! Our Original Float is a replica Fort Hillsborough in County Down Ireland. Our NEW Float is a replica of an old fashion Wharf on the Water Front, with a light house leading the way.
- Costumes: Mid-18th century theme, with women in long, bodiced dresses and men in black pants, vest, hat and boots
- Initiation fee: $450.00
- Yearly Dues: $150.00
- Volunteer Requirements: NONE
- Elect Lord and Lady?: NO
- Name Debutantes?: NO
- Social Events: "Half-Way to Halloween" - May 2009