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Hugh Torance House
& Store

Travel through time with HEARTS (History, Ecology, Arts, Reunion, Trails, and Store) at the Hugh Torance House and Store in Huntersville, NC.

Welcome

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is North Carolina's oldest surviving store and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures.  Located in Huntersville, North Carolina, the Store is the hub for all program offerings.

Operated by the Hugh Torance House and Store (HTHS), a private 501c3 nonprofit, we are dedicated to sharing the history of the site through the mission and vision of HEARTS, connecting the Store with Cedar Grove, the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance.
 

Through utilizing History, Ecology, Arts, Reunion, Trails, and Store, we strive to create unique place-based experiences intertwining the history of this site from prehistoric times to modern-day, with its people, nature, and the arts; connecting the deep past of our region.

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Upcoming Events

  • HEARTS Winter Wisdom '23 - Featuring David Fleming
    HEARTS Winter Wisdom '23 - Featuring David Fleming
    Sat, Dec 09
    Cedar Grove and HTHS
    Dec 09, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cedar Grove and HTHS, 8229 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Dec 09, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cedar Grove and HTHS, 8229 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Join us for our second-annual HEARTS Winter Wisdom featuring David Fleming, author of "Who's Your Founding Father?", live music by David Childers, and artwork by Robert Childers.
  • House and Store Guided Tour & Holiday Crafts 1:15
    House and Store Guided Tour & Holiday Crafts 1:15
    Sun, Dec 10
    Huntersville
    Dec 10, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Dec 10, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Join us for this seasonal treat, holiday crafts at the Hugh Torance House and Store. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. Guided tours at 1:15 and 3:00. There is no fee but donations are most welcome.
  • House and Store Guided Tour & Holiday Crafts 3:00
    House and Store Guided Tour & Holiday Crafts 3:00
    Sun, Dec 10
    Huntersville
    Dec 10, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Dec 10, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    oin us for this seasonal treat, holiday crafts at the Hugh Torance House and Store. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. Guided tours at 1:15 and 3:00. There is no fee but donations are most welcome.
  • House and Store Guided Tour & Carols & Feasting 1:15
    House and Store Guided Tour & Carols & Feasting 1:15
    Sun, Dec 17
    Huntersville
    Dec 17, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Dec 17, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Join us for this special holiday treat. Our Foodways team will cook an 18th-century meal over an open fire. Join in singing traditional carols in the 1805 parlor.
  • House and Store Guided Tour & Carols & Feasting 3:00
    House and Store Guided Tour & Carols & Feasting 3:00
    Sun, Dec 17
    Huntersville
    Dec 17, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Dec 17, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Join us for this special holiday treat. Our Foodways team will cook an 18th-century meal over an open fire. Join in singing traditional carols in the 1805 parlor.
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