• HEARTS Irish Connections '25: Jane's Famous Ride

    HEARTS Irish Connections '25: Jane's Famous Ride

    Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at historic Cedar Grove

    The hope for liberty pushed Jane Parks McDowell, a young mother and patriot with Scots-Irish roots, to make a perilous ride to help the Continental Army. Join us for an afternoon of history, nature, and art as historian Hugh Dussek returns along with Irish music and dance to share Jane’s heroic role in the Revolutionary War.

  • HEARTS May Day '25

    HEARTS May Day '25

    Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 2:00pm-5:00pma 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.

  • 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.

  • HEARTS Junion '25: Revolutionary Descent

    HEARTS Junion '25: Revolutionary Descent

    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.

  • HEARTSongs '25: Poetry of Freedom

    HEARTSongs '24: Poetry of Freedom

    Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at historic Cedar Grove

    Sharing poems from the Revolutionary period through the 21st period, in keeping with tradition, the fourth annual HEARTSongs includes the life and work of 19th century enslaved poet George Moses Horton and his fascinating connection to the Torrance family of Huntersville.

  • HEARTS Spring Community Service Day '25

    HEARTS Spring Community Service Day '25

    Sunday, March 9th, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Hugh Torance House & Store

    Attention volunteers! Grab your gardening gloves, spades, and trimmers and join us on February 9th for Community Service Day at the Hugh Torance House and Store! All ages of adults and students as well as individuals and groups are welcome!

Regional Events Calendar


Regional Events Listing

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.


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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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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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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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