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HEARTS Circle Members' Gala 

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In appreciation of our HEARTS Circle Members, members are invited to a private house concert at Cedar Grove by Kyshona, featuring a Southern gourmet farm-to-table dinner by the Carolina Farm Trust, and explore Cedar Grove's private second and attic floors. Tickets are required. 

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The HEARTS Circle Gala is free to all new and current HEARTS Circle members as our gift to you!

Please see below for membership details and levels.  Please email info@hughtorancehouseandstore.org or call 704.920.9931 with any questions or for assistance.  Thank you for your support of HEARTS!

HEARTS Circle Membership 

Our Members

Members of HEARTS Circle support the mission to provide unique, place-based experiences transcending time and delivering a deeper understanding of the past and present.


Your membership gifts are essential to make possible further research and programming, to explore and share the history, ecology, art, and stories connected to this land. Our members’ support creates and maintains our trails and grounds, furthers preservation and conservation initiatives, funds archaeological research, facilitates archival research, preserves collections, fuels art integration, supports operations, and provides visitors a historic destination for new connections and experiences.

HEARTS Goals

  • With historic preservation and ecological conservation always first in mind, respectfully and sensitively explore and recognize the vast history and ecology of the site and region.

  • Share stories of connections, and inspire through music, dance, drama, and visual arts.

  • Honor everyone from the past with connections to the land.

  • Connect to the adjacent Carolina Thread Trail and greenway network, with trails to the main historic structures, as well as the beautiful natural trails meandering the land; recognizing the remaining structures and ruins; identifying native species, and sharing their historic lore.  

  • Develop outdoor spaces for the arts, gardens, reflection spaces, events, and educational opportunities.

  • Operate a financially sound model.

  • Create a destination for tourists, a place for school field trips, and a community hub for locals.

Membership Privileges

Membership privileges include:

  • 10% discount at the Store

  • Early-bird opportunities for private events

  • Annual Cedar Grove event ticket(s)

  • Invitations to special events and seminars  

  • Membership recognition in the Annual Report

  • Additional benefits for corporate members

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Good to Know

Membership donations to The Hugh Torance House and Store, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

All memberships include one annual gala and are valid for one year.

HEARTS Circle Membership Levels

  • Youth HEARTS Membership

    10$
    Includes children ages 4-12 years (3 and under free!)
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • 1 ticket to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • Scholar HEARTS Membership

    25$
    Includes membership for a student or educator of any age.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • 1 ticket to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • Individual HEARTS Membership

    50$
    Includes membership for 1 individual.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All membership privileges.
    • 1 ticket to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • Dual HEARTS Membership

    100$
    Includes membership for 2 individuals of the same household.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • 2 tickets to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • Family HEARTS Membership

    150$
    Includes membership for 4 individuals of the same household.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • 4 tickets to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • HEARTS Advocate

    250$
    Includes membership for 1 individual OR for 1 corporate membership.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • 4 tickets to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • HEARTS Patron

    500$
    Includes membership for 1 individual OR for 1 corporate membership.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS social media platforms.
    • 4 tickets to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • HEARTS Benefactor

    1,000$
    Includes membership for 1 individual OR for 1 corporate membership.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS social media platforms.
    • Featured sponsor at 1 monthly HEARTS Happening event
    • Featured sponsor in 1 HEARTS Happening event press release.
    • 4 tickets to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • HEARTS Community Sponsor

    1,500$
    Includes membership for 1 individual OR for 1 corporate membership.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS social media platforms.
    • Featured sponsor at 2 monthly HEARTS Happenings.
    • Featured sponsor in 2 HEARTS event press releases.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS website.
    • 4 tickets to the annual HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • HEARTS Community Sustainer

    2,500$
    Includes membership for 1 individual OR for 1 corporate membership.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS social media platforms.
    • Featured sponsor of 6 HEARTS Happening events.
    • Featured sponsor in 6 HEARTS Happening event press releases.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS website.
    • Reserved table at the HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • HEARTS Community Partner

    5,000$
    Includes membership for 1 individual OR for 1 corporate membership.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS social media platforms.
    • Recognition in all HEARTS event print & digital marketing.
    • Featured sponsor in all HEARTS event press releases.
    • Featured sponsor on HEARTS website with hyperlink.
    • Reserved table at the HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.

  • HEARTS Presenting Sponsorship

    10,000$
    Includes membership for 1 individual OR for 1 corporate membership.
    Valid for 12 months
    • All HEARTS Membership privileges.
    • Presenting sponsor on HEARTS social media platforms.
    • Presenting sponsor on all print & digital HEARTS marketing.
    • Presenting sponsor of all HEARTS Happenings events.
    • Presenting sponsor in all HEARTS press releases.
    • Presenting sponsor on HEARTS website with hyperlink.
    • Presenting sponsor of annual HEARTS Circle Gala.
    • Reserved table at the HEARTS Circle Gala at Cedar Grove.
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