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An invitation for the Masquerade Ball celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Sharpe House. The event details include date, time, and contact information, with decorative masks and fan motifs, and a background image of the historic Sharpe House.

Don’t miss your free tickets! All 2026 donors receive tickets for joining the Friends of the Historic Sharpe House!

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The Perfect Setting for Meetings, Clubs, and Events

The Historic Sharpe House is an elegant venue offering Southern hospitality in the heart of downtown Statesville, North Carolina. Its charming historic architecture and beautifully restored interior retain original details while providing modern comforts. The house is ideal for weddings, teas, special events, and private gatherings.

Guests and past clients have praised our attention to detail and the service provided by our dedicated staff, including the trained Footmen of the Sharpe House who enhance every event. Together, thoughtful service, meticulously prepared dishes, and graceful presentation create an inviting ambiance that evokes the charm of classic estates.

The Historic Sharpe House is more than a venue—it’s a place where memories are made. Whether you’re hosting a tea service or celebrating a milestone, we invite you to book the Sharpe House for your next event. Guests will enjoy diverse offerings, from delicious cuisine to engaging programming, all set within this stunning historic setting.

For more information, please email: sharpehouse@heartsco.org.

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Living room with vintage furniture, chandelier, fireplace, large windows with sheer curtains, yellow walls, and ornate mirror above the fireplace.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs, with a large window with decorative drapes and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A dining room with a long wooden table set for a formal meal, featuring floral china, glassware, silverware, and white cloth napkins. The room has large windows with ornate lace curtains and draped valances, a white door, a red wall, and a table centerpiece with white orchids and tall candles. A lamp is lit in the background.
A formal living room with red walls, a chandelier, large windows with curtains, a wooden china cabinet, a small bookshelf, a plant in a decorative planter, a patterned area rug, and various antique-style chairs and a sofa.
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A group of elderly people and middle-aged adults gathered in a warmly lit living room with large windows, red walls, floral curtains, and framed artwork. Some are sitting on chairs, engaging in conversation, while others are standing and talking. The room is decorated with a waterfall of crystal beads and various decorative objects.
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Upcoming Tours & Events

  • Sharpe House Tea and Tour

    Sharpe House Tea and Tour

    Multiple Dates Available - 11:00am

    Step inside The Historic Sharpe House for a charming afternoon where history and hospitality meet. Guests are invited to enjoy a traditional cream tea service followed by a guided tour of the home’s beautifully preserved first floor.

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  • Sharpe House Tea and Tales

    Sharpe House Tea and Tales

    Multiple Dates Available - 2:00pm

    Enjoy an afternoon of tea and history at The Historic Sharpe House. Guests are invited to enjoy a traditional cream tea service and a tale of local history, exploring the people, traditions, and moments that shaped the Sharpe House and the surrounding community.

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  • Murder Mystery Dinner Party

    Sharpe House Murder Mystery Dinner Party

    Saturday 10/24/26 - 6:00pm

    Join us at The Historic Sharpe House for an immersive Murder Mystery Dinner where elegance and suspense intertwine. While unraveling clues & questioning suspects, each guest will become part of this experience by observing, investigating, and perhaps even discovering that not everything is as it seems during this spooky dinner.

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    Sharpe House 160th Anniversary Masquerade Ball

    Saturday 10/31/26, 7:00-9:30 pm

    Exclusively for 2026 Friends of the Historic Sharpe House, we invite you to join or renew your Friends of the Historic Sharpe House membership to secure your invitation to this very special evening. Guests are invited to dress in historic costume from any period in history. Enjoy a costume contest, guided tours of the newly refreshed first floor, and an elegant selection of hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

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    Sharpe House 160th Anniversary Celebration Tea

    Saturday 11/7/26 - Seatings at 12:45pm and 2:30pm

    Celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the Historic Sharpe House with our traditional and famous afternoon tea served Gilded Age-style in the garden by our charming Footmen with their authentic livery. Guests are also welcome to tour the newly refreshed and refined first floor of the Sharpe House.

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  • Sharpe House Annual Yuletide Tea

    Sharpe House Annual Yuletide Tea

    Saturday 11/21/26 - Seatings at 11:00am and 12:45pm

    Join us as we start our Holiday Season at THE place to be! Delicacies from our kitchen will be served with our traditional and famous freshly brewed Black loose leaf tea served Gilded Age-style by our charming Footmen with their authentic livery, with apple juice served for the children. Guests are also welcome to tour the newly refreshed and refined first floor of the Sharpe House.

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  • Sharpe House Annual Holiday Open House

    Sharpe House Annual Holiday Open House

    Friday 12/4/26 - 5:00pm-8:30pm

    The Sharpe House invites you to our annual tradition of welcoming the community to our historic homesite for a holiday open house in partnership with DSDC! Join us for a tour of our historic homesite decorated in a winter wonderland of holiday lights and adornments, live seasonal music on the illuminated grounds of our outdoor Pasture Stage, a baked goods sale, and a Christmas gift market.

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    Sharpe House Annual Robert Burns Night Event

    Saturday 1/16/27 - 6:00pm

    The evening features a full Burns Supper ceremony (Address to the Haggis, Selkirk Grace, toasts, and readings of Burns' poetry set to music), live Celtic music and bagpipes, a Scottish-themed dinner and bake sale, and a silent auction supporting the Sharpe House's preservation efforts.

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The historic Sharpe House’s Annual Burns Night was highlighted by Our State Magazine, a publication of the State of North Carolina, for its authentic celebration of Scottish culture, music, and tradition. Read the full article here

Featured in Our State Magazine

Burn's Night 2027 Tickets Coming Soon!
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Photo courtesy of the Silas Alexander Sharpe Foundation.

Whether it’s a seasonal tea, a house tour, or a private event, experiences at the Historic Sharpe House provide meaningful connections to the past and present.

To reserve the Sharpe House for a private event, wedding, business meeting, or club outing, please contact HEARTS for more information.‍

Preserving the Historic Sharpe House requires ongoing care and community support. Contributions help maintain the home, support educational programming, and ensure this important historic site remains accessible to future generations.

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