• “One Tree Hill” cast members, including Hilarie Burton, Chad Michael Murray, and James Lafferty reunited in Wilmington, North Carolina for an event called A Weekend In Tree Hill.
  • The stars shared plenty of photos together and Burton said that being on “OTH” gave her “some of the most important relationships and experiences of my life.”
  • “OTH” lasted for nine seasons on The CW, between 2003 and 2012.
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The stars of “One Tree Hill” reunited eight years after the hit drama ended, and the photos will make fans nostalgic.

Cast members, including those who were part of the CW series since the first episode and those who joined during later seasons, gathered in Wilmington, North Carolina for an event called A Weekend In Tree Hill that lasted from Thursday to Sunday.

As part of the event, which was organized by Friends With Benefit Charity Events, actors from the show’s nine total seasons participated in photo opportunities with fans, autograph sessions, and an acoustic concert at Tric with Jana Kramer (Alex Dupre), Tyler Hilton (Chris Keller), and Amber Wallace (Glenda Farrell).

Hilarie Burton (Peyton Sawyer) posted a series of photos on her Instagram and wrote a sweet message about how life-changing her role on “OTH,” which ran from 2003 to 2012, was.

"I got a job when I was 20 years old that gave me some of the most important relationships and experiences of my life. I didn't take nearly enough pictures this weekend and didn't get photo evidence of everyone, but I love @raenia23 at @fwbcharityevents for bringing us all together," the 37-year-old actress wrote.

She added: "Thick and thin, our shared history has been a cornerstone in my life. Love you guys."

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Burton posed for a selfie with costars Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott) and James Lafferty (Nathan Scott), who portrayed half-brothers that had relationships with her character at different points on "OTH." She also shared images with Antwon Tanner (Skills), Robert Buckley (Clay Evans), Grace Holcomb (baby Jenny), Kramer, and Michael Trucco (Cooper Lee).

Tanner also posted a photo with the "pilot squad," comprised of himself, Lafferty, Brett Claywell (Tim), Murray, Lee Norris (Mouth), and Colin Fickles (Edwards).

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Burton shared the same image posted by Tanner and wrote: "We had so many brilliant cast mates over the years. But this bunch of crazies are the original cast from the very first pilot episode. Most of us got a script called 'Ravens'. We were little kids with a whole lotta hope."

Murray also shared the aforementioned group photo on his Instagram and said: "The joy that was spread was palpable. I love my crew. These humans are real deal Salt of the Earth."

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Meanwhile, Buckley posted a silly selfie with Burton and captioned the post: "We spent an entire day together and this is the nicest photo we took. Never grow up, kids."

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Kramer also shared photos with Burton and Stephen Colletti (Chase Adams).

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Lee, who played Lafferty's on-screen uncle, posted a photo with the actor and wrote: "Family ties. Always good to catch up with my TV nephew @jameslafferty! Great time in Wilmington for the Friends with Benefits Charity One Tree Hill event."

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