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Abigail Jennings
Nov 22, 20244 min read
December Happenings at Cedar Grove & the Hugh Torance House and Store
December is an exciting month for seasonal festivities at Huntersville's Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, the oldest...
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Abigail Jennings
Nov 3, 20244 min read
This Saturday, Farm History, Tools, and More at HEARTS Harvest '24: Down on the Farm
photos by Emma Scruggs You’re invited to Cedar Grove this coming Saturday, November 9, 2024, to delve into the history of farming in our...
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Abigail Jennings
Sep 29, 20245 min read
Fall for HEARTS
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20242 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...
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Abigail Jennings
Apr 7, 20244 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...
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Abigail Jennings
Mar 3, 20243 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,...
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Abigail Jennings
Feb 8, 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?...
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Abigail Jennings
Jan 24, 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...
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Abigail Jennings
Jan 6, 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...
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Abigail Jennings
Nov 26, 20233 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...
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Abigail Jennings
Nov 23, 20231 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...
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Abigail Jennings
Oct 31, 20233 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....
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Abigail Jennings
Oct 17, 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...
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