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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...
Abigail Jennings
May 13, 20244 min read


Spring History Happenings
Rural Hill's Loch Norman Games Celebrating 30 Years of Scottish Games Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th Tickets at...
Abigail Jennings
Apr 14, 20242 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Apr 7, 20244 min read


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,...
Abigail Jennings
Mar 3, 20243 min read


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?...
Abigail Jennings
Feb 8, 20243 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Jan 24, 20243 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Jan 6, 20243 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Nov 26, 20233 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Nov 23, 20231 min read


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....
Abigail Jennings
Oct 31, 20233 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Oct 17, 20233 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Aug 25, 20231 min read


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...
Abigail Jennings
Aug 8, 20233 min read


HEARTS Junion '23 Video
If you missed HEARTS Junion '23, no worries, we've got the full program for you to view at your leisure. Featuring Andre' Kearns'...
Abigail Jennings
Jul 2, 20231 min read


HEARTS Healing History ‘23
You’re invited to an exploration of the native medicinal plants of our region, along with live music, visual art, and more. It all...
Abigail Jennings
Jul 1, 20233 min read


HEARTS Presents Junion '23
You’re invited to an exploration of regional history through the lens of genealogy, along with live music, dance, and local ecology. It...
Abigail Jennings
May 22, 20233 min read


Private Historic Homes & Gardens Tour Next Weekend
On Friday and Saturday, April 28th and 29th, twelve historic landmarks, most of which are rarely open to the public will welcome guests...
Abigail Jennings
Apr 23, 20231 min read


HEARTS Wildflowers and Bluegrass May 6th
Spring has officially arrived in Lake Norman and what better way to celebrate than to get outside and enjoy some of the things that make...
Abigail Jennings
Apr 16, 20233 min read


HEARTS Irish Connection Saturday March 18th
Did you know that the oldest standing store in NC is right here in Huntersville? Dating from 1779, the Hugh Torance House and Store was...
Abigail Jennings
Mar 8, 20232 min read


2nd Annual HEARTSongs: Inspiration Through Poetry
Our February 18, 2023 HEARTS event, HEARTSongs Horton to Hip Hop, was a big success, and we thank all of you who were able to join us for...
Abigail Jennings
Feb 26, 20233 min read
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