• Tour the Hugh Torance House & Store

    Take a Tour of the Hugh Torance House & Store

    Step back in time to 1779 to experience everyday life at the home and store of Hugh and Isabella Torance and their son, James Torrance. Enjoy a guided tour by our experienced docents.

  • Ghost Hunts at the Hugh Torance House and Store

    Ghost Hunts at the Hugh Torance House and Store

    Do you think the oldest store in North Carolina is haunted? Here's your chance to out! Join us for an authentic ghost hunt led by the experienced experts at the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society

  • HEARTS Junion '25: Revolutionary Descent

    HEARTS Junion '25: Revolutionary Descent

    Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at historic Cedar Grove

    The 4th anniversary of Junion features Co-Chair of HEARTS Reunion Project and SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) member Andre’ Kearns sharing his journey of discovering his Revolutionary War roots through Henry Johnston of Long Creek.

  • HEARTS: An Evening of Art & Film

    HEARTS: An Evening of Art & Film

    Join us as HEARTS' hosts our first ever Evening of Art & Film at historic Cedar Grove in Huntersville, NC featuring three independent short films showcasing the performing arts!

  • HEARTS Sacred Grounds '25

    HEARTS Sacred Grounds '25

    Join us for HEARTS: Sacred Grounds '25 as we continue our exploration of historic churches and burial grounds in our region with Dr. Julia Moore, live music, and a focus on the plants found in historic burial grounds. This event is part of HEARTS (history, ecology, arts, reunion, trails, store) and will take place at the historic Iredell Jail, home to the Iredell Arts Council.

  • HEARTS Circle Members' Gala '25

    HEARTS Circle Members' Gala '25

    Join us for our 4th annual HEARTS Circle Members' Gala at historic Cedar Grove in Huntersville, NC featuring live music, an elegant farm to table dinner catered by the Carolina Farm Trust, our first ever silent auction, and an exclusive opportunity to tour the entire 18th century plantation home of Hugh and Isabella Torance!

  • HEARTS Catawba Nation '25

    HEARTS Catawba Nation '25

    Join us for our annual HEARTS Catawba Nation event at historic Cedar Grove in Huntersville featuring live music, live ancestral dance performances, and so much more!

  • HEARTS Harvest '25

    HEARTS Harvest '25

    Join us for our annual HEARTS Harvest event at historic Cedar Grove in Huntersville, NC featuring live music and dance performances, and so much more!

  • HEARTS Winter Wisdom '25

    HEARTS Winter Wisdom '25

    Join us for our annual HEARTS Winter Wisdom event at historic Cedar Grove in Huntersville featuring live music and dance performances, and so much more!

  • Brevard's Chapel Community Meeting

    Brevard's Chapel Community Meeting

    Join us for our next community meeting open to the public to help us connect with former congregation members whom have stories, photographs, insights, and progress about at this special place!

  • HEARTS Creatures of Spring Art Contest

    HEARTS Creatures of Spring Art Contest

    Calling all creatives: The “Creatures of the Spring” Art Contest is for all ages with both youth and adult cash prizes up to $200! Submission deadline May 16th, and exhibit on May 24th at HEARTS: Let Freedom Spring at Pioneer Springs Community School, free & open to the community.

  • HEARTS Let Freedom Spring

    HEARTS Let Freedom Spring

    Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at Pioneer Springs Community School

    On land once part of Alexandriana, the massive plantation estate of John McKnitt Alexander, learn about the group of Princeton scholars who met at Freedom Spring to concoct a plan for freedom from British Rule, which prompted the creation of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.

Regional Events Calendar


Regional Events List

Please be advised: HEARTS is not host or the organizer of all events listed on our Regional Events Calendar. Please contact the organization listed as the event host, organizer, or source linked for a each specific event for questions, reservations, ticketing, or other event-specific inquiries. The views expressed at events listed here are those of the events’ host or organizer and do not necessarily reflect the views of HEARTS.


MeckRoots: Discovering the Genealogy of your Matriarch
Dec
18

MeckRoots: Discovering the Genealogy of your Matriarch

  • David B. Waymer Recreation & Senior Center (map)
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Danielle is a 2021 Summa Cum Laude graduate from North Carolina Central University and completed her studies with a concentration in public libraries. She worked as the Genealogy Librarian for the Greensboro Public Library before joining the Carolina Room in 2022. With 10+ years’ experience, she has developed a primary specialty in African American genealogical research and specializes in outreach. She has developed and taught research classes, implemented outreach programs to local churches and organizations, and developed her own African American Genealogy Research curriculum. She has been presenting a range of genealogy workshops around the Charlotte area ranging from Genealogy 101 to Researching Your Enslaved Ancestors.

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Robert Burns Weekend Breakfast
Jan
25

Robert Burns Weekend Breakfast

Join us for a full on Scottish Breakfast Buffet with all the trimmings! After breakfast we all will gather in the front of the church and Statesville's ancestral Fourth Creek burying ground for Bagpipes and Drums! At the appointed time we will enter the sanctuary to begin the Kirkin service.

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18 Century Feast and Caroling at the Hugh Torance House and Store
Dec
14

18 Century Feast and Caroling at the Hugh Torance House and Store

Join us for our annual Hanging of the Greens and help us decorate the Hugh Torance House and Store for the winter holiday! The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your event tickets.

Decorating with evergreens, especially those bearing fruit such as mistletoe, ivy, and holly along with evergreen boughs from cedars and pines, was a common practice to welcome the winter season. The evergreens used for decorations symbolized the promise of Spring and everlasting life, a custom dating back to Roman times and adopted by many cultures through the ages. The custom of kissing under the mistletoe also comes from the British Isles, where the Nordic goddess Frigg vowed to grant a kiss to all who passed under the mistletoe to prevent violence and loss. Today, mistletoe is associated with winter luck and love, and kissing under the mistletoe remains a custom to this day.

In addition to experiencing the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cadar Grove, the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

Donations from visitors are most welcome & much appreciated! The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. Thanks to our HEARTS Circle members and support from our local business partners, we’re excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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MeckRoots: Our Trespasses
Dec
11

MeckRoots: Our Trespasses

Author Greg Jarrell will lead a walking tour of locations in Charlotte's Second Ward neighborhood that appear in his book Our Trespasses. Greg is a cultural organizer with QC Family Tree in the Enderly Park neighborhood of Charlotte. He works with words and music to impact housing and neighborhood justice issues, and writes about theology and history. His book Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods has won wide acclaim for its clear storytelling and the discovery of new research from church and academic archives about urban renewal in Charlotte.

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Traditional Holiday Crafts at the Hugh Torance House and Store
Dec
7

Traditional Holiday Crafts at the Hugh Torance House and Store

Join us for our annual Hanging of the Greens and help us decorate the Hugh Torance House and Store for the winter holiday! The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your event tickets.

Decorating with evergreens, especially those bearing fruit such as mistletoe, ivy, and holly along with evergreen boughs from cedars and pines, was a common practice to welcome the winter season. The evergreens used for decorations symbolized the promise of Spring and everlasting life, a custom dating back to Roman times and adopted by many cultures through the ages. The custom of kissing under the mistletoe also comes from the British Isles, where the Nordic goddess Frigg vowed to grant a kiss to all who passed under the mistletoe to prevent violence and loss. Today, mistletoe is associated with winter luck and love, and kissing under the mistletoe remains a custom to this day.

In addition to experiencing the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cadar Grove, the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

Donations from visitors are most welcome & much appreciated! The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. Thanks to our HEARTS Circle members and support from our local business partners, we’re excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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MeckRoots: Half Truths Book Talk with Carol Baldwin
Dec
4

MeckRoots: Half Truths Book Talk with Carol Baldwin

Local Author Carol Baldwin has just published a new novel called Half Truths, which is a fictionalized account of an interracial friendship between a young aspiring journalist and an African American woman serving as a maid in the segregated 1950s Charlotte. The novel is a profound exploration of identity and belonging and invites readers to reflect on the complexities of race, privilege, and the often-painful quest for authenticity. Carol based her story on real locations and people in Charlotte's history, and she talks about her process and how aspiring writers can tackle similar subjects.

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Hanging of the Greens and Craft Day at the Hugh Torance House and Store
Nov
30

Hanging of the Greens and Craft Day at the Hugh Torance House and Store

Join us for our annual Hanging of the Greens and help us decorate the Hugh Torance House and Store for the winter holiday! The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your event tickets.

Decorating with evergreens, especially those bearing fruit such as mistletoe, ivy, and holly along with evergreen boughs from cedars and pines, was a common practice to welcome the winter season. The evergreens used for decorations symbolized the promise of Spring and everlasting life, a custom dating back to Roman times and adopted by many cultures through the ages. The custom of kissing under the mistletoe also comes from the British Isles, where the Nordic goddess Frigg vowed to grant a kiss to all who passed under the mistletoe to prevent violence and loss. Today, mistletoe is associated with winter luck and love, and kissing under the mistletoe remains a custom to this day.

In addition to experiencing the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cadar Grove, the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

Donations from visitors are most welcome & much appreciated! The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. Thanks to our HEARTS Circle members and support from our local business partners, we’re excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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MeckRoots: Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census
Nov
25

MeckRoots: Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census

With 10+ years’ experience, Danielle Pritchett has developed a primary specialty in African American genealogical research and specializes in outreach. She has developed and taught research classes, implemented outreach programs to local churches and organizations, and developed her own African American Genealogy Research curriculum. She has been presenting a range of genealogy workshops around the Charlotte area ranging from Genealogy 101 to Researching Your Enslaved Ancestors.

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Nov
23

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Mooresville Fine Arts Festival
Nov
22

Mooresville Fine Arts Festival

The Mooresville Fine Arts Festival hosted at the Charles Mack Citizen Center allows locally and regionally selected artists to display and sell original fine art. This festival is presented by Mooresville Arts, located in historic downtown Mooresville, North Carolina. Tha event is open to the public and will be promoted and organized by Mooresville Arts. This will be a juried event, with space for up to 80 artists/booths!

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Mecklenburg Historic Society Meeting & Evening Program: “Digging for Roots”
Nov
17

Mecklenburg Historic Society Meeting & Evening Program: “Digging for Roots”

  • Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (map)
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Whether you’re just beginning or looking to strengthen your research skills, this talk will provide you with practical tools and inspiration to grow your family tree. Learn how to uncover your family history with Katie Grafer, an experienced genealogist who will guide you through the exciting journey of digging for your roots.

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Nov
16

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival
Nov
15
to Nov 16

Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fast-paced action, four-legged fun, and plenty of adorable “aww” moments! The Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival at Rural Hill is back, bringing together top-tier sheepdogs, lovable pups, and dog lovers of all kinds for a festival like no other. Mark your calendar, grab your leash, and get ready for a paws-itively amazing experience on Saturday-Sunday, November!

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MeckRoots: Our Trespasses
Nov
13

MeckRoots: Our Trespasses

Author Greg Jarrell will lead a walking tour of locations in Charlotte's Second Ward neighborhood that appear in his book Our Trespasses. Greg is a cultural organizer with QC Family Tree in the Enderly Park neighborhood of Charlotte. He works with words and music to impact housing and neighborhood justice issues, and writes about theology and history. His book Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods has won wide acclaim for its clear storytelling and the discovery of new research from church and academic archives about urban renewal in Charlotte.

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Nov
9

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store
Nov
8

Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store

Do you think the oldest store in North Carolina is haunted? Here’s your chance to find out! Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the homesite and grounds (weather permitting) using equipment & investigative tools while being led by the best ghost hunting experts - the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS).

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this haunting ghost hunting experience. This event WILL SELL OUT! So don’t delay, make your ticket purchase today!

Admission tickets are $25 per person.

Admission is limited to 24 guests.

Guests MUST be age 12 or older and accompanied by an adult.

In addition to experiencing the spooks of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cadar Grove, the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

Donations from visitors are most welcome & much appreciated! The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. Thanks to our HEARTS Circle members and support from our local business partners, we’re excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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MeckRoots: Half Truths Book Talk with Carol Baldwin
Nov
6

MeckRoots: Half Truths Book Talk with Carol Baldwin

Local Author Carol Baldwin has just published a new novel called Half Truths, which is a fictionalized account of an interracial friendship between a young aspiring journalist and an African American woman serving as a maid in the segregated 1950s Charlotte. The novel is a profound exploration of identity and belonging and invites readers to reflect on the complexities of race, privilege, and the often-painful quest for authenticity. Carol based her story on real locations and people in Charlotte's history, and she talks about her process and how aspiring writers can tackle similar subjects.

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Nov
2

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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MeckRoots: Genealogy Essentials
Oct
30

MeckRoots: Genealogy Essentials

With 10+ years’ experience, Danielle has developed a primary specialty in African American genealogical research and specializes in outreach. She has developed and taught research classes, implemented outreach programs to local churches and organizations, and developed her own African American Genealogy Research curriculum. She has been presenting a range of genealogy workshops around the Charlotte area ranging from Genealogy 101 to Researching Your Enslaved Ancestors.

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Oct
26

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Oct
19

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Oct
12

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Oct
5

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

View Event →
Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store
Oct
4

Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store

Do you think the oldest store in North Carolina is haunted? Here’s your chance to find out! Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the homesite and grounds (weather permitting) using equipment & investigative tools while being led by the best ghost hunting experts - the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS).

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this haunting ghost hunting experience. This event WILL SELL OUT! So don’t delay, make your ticket purchase today!

Admission tickets are $25 per person.

Admission is limited to 24 guests.

Guests MUST be age 12 or older and accompanied by an adult.

In addition to experiencing the spooks of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cadar Grove, the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

Donations from visitors are most welcome & much appreciated! The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. Thanks to our HEARTS Circle members and support from our local business partners, we’re excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store
Oct
3

Ghost Hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store

Do you think the oldest store in North Carolina is haunted? Here’s your chance to find out! Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the homesite and grounds (weather permitting) using equipment & investigative tools while being led by the best ghost hunting experts - the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS).

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this haunting ghost hunting experience. This event WILL SELL OUT! So don’t delay, make your ticket purchase today!

Admission tickets are $25 per person.

Admission is limited to 24 guests.

Guests MUST be age 12 or older and accompanied by an adult.

In addition to experiencing the spooks of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cadar Grove, the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

Donations from visitors are most welcome & much appreciated! The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. Thanks to our HEARTS Circle members and support from our local business partners, we’re excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store
Sep
28

Tour the Hugh Torance House and Store

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Step back in time, to 1779, and engage in this incredible living history experience by reserving your tickets for a guided tour presented by our amazing historians at 2:00pm and lasting about one hour. Come early or plan to stay after the tour! The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public most Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00pm.

In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to Cedar Grove the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve your living history tour tickets, but your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation at checkout - Simply enter a donation amount in the field provided and proceed to checkout.

Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

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HEARTS Circle Membership Gala
Sep
27

HEARTS Circle Membership Gala

Join us for our 4th annual HEARTS Circle Members' Gala at historic Cedar Grove in Huntersville featuring live music, an elegant farm to table dinner catered by the Carolina Farm Trust, our first ever silent auction, and an exclusive opportunity to tour the entire 18th century plantation home of Hugh and Isabella Torance!

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