Discover two inspiring upcoming HEARTS Collaborative events. Explore HEARTS Sacred Grounds '26 — Beyond the Wall in Davidson on August 15, honoring the burial grounds of the enslaved through history, music, dance, and ecology, then look ahead to the HEARTS Circle Members' Gala on September 12, an evening of live music, community, and support for historic preservation.

HEARTS celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with our HEARTS 250th Anniversary: Forging Our Freedom, featuring blacksmith, spinning, and weaving demonstrations. HEARTS also kept the grill going all day, giving out free hot dogs for everyone to enjoy on this very special 4th of July.

Join HEARTS to ring in the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this coming Saturday, featuring HEARTS 250: Forging Our Freedom. Check out all the details for this event, and many more incredible July events brought to you by HEARTS!

HEARTS Junion 2026 at Cedar Grove celebrated the life and legacy of Henry Brevard through history, music, ecology, and art. The program featured genealogist Andre Kearns' keynote, live performances, an Eco-Minute, and the "Liberty" art exhibition, highlighting the importance of preserving local history through community engagement.

Get your tickets and all the details for HEARTS Junion ‘26, HEARTS July 4th celebration, upcoming Sharpe House Etiquette Classes, teas, tours at the Hugh Torance House and Store, and more!

Explore how history, ecology, music, and storytelling came together during HEARTS Trails Through Time at Sherrill’s Path in Troutman, NC. Learn about one of Iredell County’s oldest historic roadways, its connection to the Great Wagon Road, native plants, early settlement history, and preservation efforts that protect this important piece of North Carolina heritage.

The historic Sharpe House will celebrate a milestone this spring with its 10th Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 2nd, inviting guests to enjoy an elegant outdoor Garden Party inspired by Gilded and Edwardian traditions. Featuring traditional afternoon tea fare, Southern hospitality, and three limited seatings, this beloved event honors mothers and special women while supporting preservation efforts at the historic Sharpe House. Tickets are available now.

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, HEARTS Collaborative brought the community together for the “HEARTS United to Save Brevard’s Chapel Gala,” a celebration of history, heritage, and the arts at a very special fundraiser to preserve and rehabilitate the historic Brevard’s Chapel in Denver, NC. The event was held at the historic Machpelah Church in Iron Station, whose history is directly linked to Brevard’s Chapel.

HEARTS Irish Connections ’26 brought the community together at the Historic Sharpe House in Statesville for an afternoon celebrating Irish heritage, local history, and ecology. Guests enjoyed live traditional music from The Celtic Sessions, performances by the Connick School of Irish Dance, and engaging talks on Irish ancestry, regional ecology, and Scots-Irish history from historian Dr. Hugh Dussek and more!

Celebrate 160 years of the Historic Sharpe House in Statesville with the 10th Annual Easter Tea and Egg Hunt, a beloved spring tradition blending history, family fun, and more!

HEARTSongs ‘26 celebrated the power of art, music, and history. This event featured a historic performance of George Moses Horton, keynote by Junious “Jay” Ward, live music from Natasha Witherspoon and Jennifer Gosselin, dance performance by Baran Dance Company, and a visual art exhibit exploring love and community. HEARTSongs highlighted local artists, cultural heritage, and storytelling through multiple art forms.

The Hugh Torance House and Store (HTHS) invites the public to step back in time as it opens its 2026 season with a special Living History Day on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

This immersive community event commemorates the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford that happened on February 1, 1781, right down the road from HTHS. Join us as we bring the late 18th and early 19th centuries to life through dedicated reenactors, hands-on experiences, and enthusiastic volunteers.

This recap highlights our HEARTS Winter Wisdom gathering, which concludes HEARTS’ 2025 season. From music and dance to history, ecology, and artist storytelling, our Winter Wisdom recap shares a closer look at the voices, traditions, and lived histories shared throughout the afternoon with our HEARTS community at Cedar Grove.