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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.

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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.

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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

  • House and Store Guided Tour
    House and Store Guided Tour
    Multiple Dates
    House and Store Guided Tour
    Sun, Oct 01
    Huntersville
    Oct 01, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Oct 01, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    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.
    RSVP
  • Ghost Hunt
    Ghost Hunt
    Multiple Dates
    Ghost Hunt
    Fri, Oct 06
    Hugh Torance House & Store
    Oct 06, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Oct 06, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Do you think the Store is haunted? Come find out at our authentic ghost hunt led by Charlotte Area Paranormal Society.
    RSVP
  • Fall Open House & Spirit Day
    Fall Open House & Spirit Day
    Fall Open House & Spirit Day
    Sun, Oct 29
    Huntersville
    Oct 29, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Oct 29, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Huntersville, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    A favorite annual treat at the Hugh Torance House and Store. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with crafts, games, and more.
    RSVP
  • HEARTS Harvest '23
    HEARTS Harvest '23
    HEARTS Harvest '23
    Sat, Nov 18
    Cedar Grove and HTHS
    Nov 18, 2:00 PM – Nov 19, 5:00 PM
    Cedar Grove and HTHS, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Nov 18, 2:00 PM – Nov 19, 5:00 PM
    Cedar Grove and HTHS, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Join us for HEARTS Harvest featuring local historic farmlands, conservation efforts, artist Elizabeth Bradford, and the rock/Americana band Doubting Thomas.
    RSVP
  • HEARTS Winter Wisdom '23 - Featuring David Fleming
    HEARTS Winter Wisdom '23 - Featuring David Fleming
    HEARTS Winter Wisdom '23 - Featuring David Fleming
    Sat, Dec 09
    Cedar Grove and HTHS
    Dec 09, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cedar Grove and HTHS, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
    Dec 09, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cedar Grove and HTHS, 8231 Gilead Grove 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.
    RSVP
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