Respectful and responsible exploration of the vast history and ecology of our beloved regional site in the name of historic preservation and ecological conservation is always top of mind at HEARTS. Honoring all those from the past with connections to the history of our region is of great importance to our part, present, and our future and our top goal. Sponsorship support helps maintain historic and ecological sites and grounds, furthers preservation and conservation initiatives, funds archaeological and archival research, facilitates the preservation of historical artifact collections, fuels visual and performing arts integration, supports Affiliate operations, and ensures the survival of historic destinations throughout the Catawba Valley Region for new connections and experiences.

Sponsorships also allows HEARTS to further our mission of sharing regional stories, enhancing local connections, and igniting collaborative inspiration. Regional businesses benefit in extremely valuable ways when they actively engage with the historic sites, centers for the visual & performing arts, gardens & outdoor spaces, local greenway networks & natural trailways around them that welcome both locals & visitors year-round. HEARTS provides exclusive opportunities for business partnerships, coordinated community activities, and public engagement with our curated entertaining & educational programming hosted at locations throughout the region.

“Community partnerships are essential to make possible further research and programming that explore and share the history, ecology, art, and stories connected to this land.”

— Chuck Half, Board Vice-Chair