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.

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.

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

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at the historic Hugh Torance House and Store and historic Cedar Grove

Honoring the history of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence with living history demonstrations, live music, a community Maypole dance, fresh flowers and local artisan gifts.

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.

Saturday, June 16th, 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.

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!