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October, November, and December each offer a unique HEARTS happening at Cedar Grove, the majestic red brick 1831 Greek Revival house at...
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Abigail Jennings
- Sep 18
- 2 min
Got Tools?
Seeking farming implements of yesteryear - Community Help Needed and Prizes for Best of Show - For this year’s HEARTS Harvest: Down on...
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Abigail Jennings
- Sep 17
- 2 min
HEARTS Catawba Nation - 10/19/24
Before European settlers arrived in our region a few hundred years ago, this area was home to a thriving culture of Native Americans for...
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Abigail Jennings
- Aug 7
- 3 min
HEARTS Sacred Grounds '24 - Over the Wall
History is abundant in our local historic burial grounds and graveyards, and they have many stories to tell if we know how to listen....
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Abigail Jennings
- Jul 10
- 4 min
HEARTS Healing History ‘24: Wild in the Garden
When we hear ‘healing arts,’ we envision traditional methods that cure our bodies, but can holistic gardening practices help heal our...
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Abigail Jennings
- Jun 2
- 3 min
HEARTS Junion '24: Ancestry, Dance, Live Grooves, and More
Join us for Junion ‘24, an exploration of local history through the lens of genealogy, along with live music, dance, nature, and more. It...
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Abigail Jennings
- May 19
- 5 min
Annual Report, Member Gala Preview, Junion '24, and Much More
May 19, 2024 Happy Meck Dec Eve! We hope you've been enjoying the Meck Dec lectures and festivities around town this season showcasing...
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Abigail Jennings
- May 13
- 4 min
May 1775, Mayapples, and Maypoles
HEARTS May 1775 was an interesting step back into Mecklenburg County's history to learn more about the small town George Washington...
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Abigail Jennings
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Spring History Happenings
Rural Hill's Loch Norman Games Celebrating 30 Years of Scottish Games Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th Tickets at...
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Abigail Jennings
- Apr 7
- 4 min
Time Travel with HEARTS to May 1775
May of 1775 was a month to remember in Mecklenburg County. Revolution was in the air and big changes were around the corner for our...
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Abigail Jennings
- Mar 3
- 3 min
HEARTS Irish Connection ‘24 Traces Local Irish Roots
The oldest standing store in NC is located in Huntersville, NC, and was built by an Irish immigrant named Hugh Torance in 1779. However,...
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Abigail Jennings
- Feb 8
- 3 min
HEARTSongs ‘24 - The Power of the Word
How did the verse of the 19th-century enslaved poet George Moses Horton touch the Torrance family of Huntersville’s historic Cedar Grove?...
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Abigail Jennings
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Change of Venue for HEARTS Milling Around ‘24
Due to the rain this week and flooding at the site of the Torrance Mill ruins, we are bringing HEARTS Milling Around 2024 inside to Cedar...
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Abigail Jennings
- Jan 6
- 3 min
Explore Huntersville’s Hidden History at Milling Around ‘24
HEARTS events are known for revealing the hidden history of our region by exploring local stories widely unknown in the community. The...
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Abigail Jennings
- Nov 26, 2023
- 3 min
Meck Dec the Halls!
December offers much to enjoy at historic Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store. The Hugh Torance House and Store offers...
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Abigail Jennings
- Nov 23, 2023
- 1 min
We're So Grateful
At last Saturday's HEARTS Harvest '23, the song lyric in this "Channeling Granny" clip was a stand-out. We hope you enjoy it, and we wish...
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Abigail Jennings
- Oct 31, 2023
- 3 min
HEARTS Harvest ‘23 at Cedar Grove
"E" is for Ecology in HEARTS, and this month’s event explores the importance and impact of farmlands and wild open spaces in our region....
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Abigail Jennings
- Oct 17, 2023
- 3 min
Halloween’s Origins and Spirit Day
at NC’s oldest-standing store, the historic Hugh Torance House and Store c. 1779 The Hugh Torance House and Store is hosting a free...
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Abigail Jennings
- Aug 25, 2023
- 1 min
Cedar Grove Tours, Cocktails, House Concert, and Gourmet Dinner - Saturday, September 16th
Our HEARTS Circle membership drive is underway and this year's members are in for a spectacular treat! For current members, please RSVP...
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Abigail Jennings
- Aug 8, 2023
- 3 min
HEARTS Presents Sacred Grounds ‘23 and So Much More
On August 19th from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Cedar Grove parlor learn about some of the oldest burial sites in Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, and...
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Mailing address: PO Box 2674, Huntersville, NC 28070
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