The 4th anniversary of HEARTS’ inaugural event features award-winning artists, poets, dance, and music, intertwined with history and nature at historic Cedar Grove. HEARTS, (history, ecology, arts, reunion, trails, store) presents “HEARTSongs ‘25: Poetry of Freedom,” a celebration of poetry past and present with a local twist. It all takes place at Huntersville’s historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store on Saturday, February 22, from 2:00-5:00. This event is free to the community with donations greatly appreciated. Limited tickets available!

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Mecklenburg County’s declaration of independence from Great Britain, through the document known fondly as the Meck Dec. This milestone event is commemorated on our state flag, which bears the date May 20, 1775. To recognize this important year in American history, this year’s HEARTS events share connections to America’s earliest years, weaving the threads of freedom from the 18th century to the present.