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.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSat, Dec 02Hugh Torance House & StoreDec 02, 2023, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PMHugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
Sun, Dec 03HuntersvilleDec 03, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA- Sun, Dec 03HuntersvilleDec 03, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USADec 03, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USAWe hope you can join us for this seasonal favorite and learn traditional and natural decorating with greenery for the holidays. 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.
Sat, Dec 09Cedar Grove and HTHSDec 09, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMCedar Grove and HTHS, 8229 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
Sun, Dec 10HuntersvilleDec 10, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USADec 10, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USAJoin 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.- Sun, Dec 10HuntersvilleDec 10, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USADec 10, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USAoin 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.
Sun, Dec 17HuntersvilleDec 17, 2023, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
Sun, Dec 17HuntersvilleDec 17, 2023, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PMHuntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA