HEARTSongs: 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? Join us for HEARTSongs ‘24, a celebration of local poetry past and present, to learn more about Horton’s life and poetry and to enjoy the best of local poetry, music, and dance. HEARTSongs ‘24 is a multi-media exploration of the power of the word, free to the community on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 at Huntersville’s historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store. Special guests include:

Michael D. Connor as George Moses Horton with Bill Russell, President of the Hugh Torance House and Store at the inaugural HEARTSongs in February '22.

Betty Jane “Bee Jay” Caldwell: Huntersville native, author, poet, re-enactor, and Pottstown historian who loves to share stories about the presence and influence of her ancestors' spirits in her life. Caldwell is a passionate writer…