Time To Pick Your Costume & Get Your Tickets!
We Hope to See You at the Historic 160th Anniversary Masquerade Ball at the Historic Sharpe House on Halloween!
Learn more about upcoming special events at the historic Sharpe House in downtown Statesville!
Support the Sharpe House with a fun evening of masquerade, festivities, and food this coming Halloween!
HEARTS Collaborative and the Friends of the Historic Sharpe House invite the community to step back in time for a memorable evening of history, hospitality, and Halloween fun at the 160th Anniversary Sharpe House Masquerade Ball on October 31, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in a historic costume from any era and take part in a lively costume contest celebrating fashions from across the centuries.
The evening will also feature guided first-floor tours of the recently updated historic Sharpe House, along with a selection of hors d'oeuvres and beverages served by the Footmen of the Sharpe House. Hors d’oeuvres sponsors are 220 Cafe, Catawba Mushrooms, Outback, Greenbrier Grill, and Crowning Events.
Tickets include food and two drink tickets and are $50.00 per person and complimentary to all 2026 new and renewing members of the Friends of the Historic Sharpe House, based on the level of donor support ($50–$99 receives 1 ticket; $100–$499 receives 2 tickets; $500–$2,499 receives 4 tickets; $2,500+ receives 8 tickets). Additional tickets are available to members for $50 each.
Those wishing to attend are encouraged to get tickets now for this fun event to support the preservation of one of Statesville's most treasured historic landmarks. All details are available here:
https://heartscollaborative.org/thesharpehousedonate.
In addition, the Friends of the Historic Sharpe House are seeking volunteers, event sponsors, and donations for the silent auction. Community support helps fund preservation efforts, educational programs, and special events that bring local history to life. If you are interested in learning more, please email sharpehouse@heartsco.org.
Do You Have Your Tickets?
Murder Mystery Dinner
October 24, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
An interactive
evening of dramatic entertainment by the Charlotte Murder Mystery Company,
fine catering, and interactive storytelling at the Statesville Event Center. All proceeds benefit the historic Sharpe House. Come enjoy a wonderful dinner and enjoy a classic “Who Done It!”
160th Anniversary Celebration Halloween Masquerade Ball
October 31, 2026 | 7:30
p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Historic costume contest, guided first-floor tours, hors d'oeuvres,
and beverages served by the Footmen. Free tickets with Friends of the Historic
Sharpe House 2026 membership.
or
If you have renewed and have not received tickets, please email sharpehouse@heartsco.org.
Two Very Special "Downton Abbey" Teas in November
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 of the Sharpe House in their authentic livery, with apple juice served for the children.
Kick off the holidays with the annual historic Sharpe House Yuletide Tea!
November 21, 2026
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Tea & Tour or Tea & Tales
Either is a treat! Offered on Thursdays and Sundays twice monthly,
featuring intimate guided tours or local history storytelling accompanied by
traditional tea.
Sharpe House Annual Holiday Open House
Friday, December 4, 2026 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm
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.
Robert Burns Night Supper 2027:
January 16, 2027
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A worldwide celebration promising the best event to date! You won’t want to miss this annual Sharpe House-sponsored Scottish
celebration featuring live music, bagpipers, traditional cuisine, cocktails, and
fundraising auctions.
Lunch Meetings to Dinner Parties, the Historic Sharpe House is Ready for Your Next Event
The Sharpe House is now taking reservations for private holiday events, meetings, and gatherings. Concierge-level accommodations and full catering services by Crowning Events.
For more information, email SharpeHouse@heartsco.org.
