

The HEARTS Circle Member's Gala is free to all new and current members as our membership gift to you.
Please see below for membership details and levels. Please email abigail@heartscircle.org to RSVP to this year's event and for any membership questions or assistance. Thank you for your support of HEARTS!
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
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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.
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Share stories of connections, and inspire through music, dance, drama, and visual arts.
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Honor everyone from the past with connections to the land.
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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.
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Develop outdoor spaces for the arts, gardens, reflection spaces, events, and educational opportunities.
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Operate a financially sound model.
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Create a destination for tourists, a place for school field trips, and a community hub for locals.
Membership Privileges
Membership privileges include:
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10% discount at the Store
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Early-bird opportunities for private events
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Annual Cedar Grove event ticket(s)
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Invitations to special events and seminars
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Membership recognition in the Annual Report
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Additional benefits for corporate members
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 are valid for a full year from the date you join.
HEARTS Circle Membership Levels
Child
10$Children 4-12 (3 and under free)Valid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus one free ticket to the Cedar Grove Membership event.
Scholar
25$Student or Educator of any ageValid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus one free ticket to the Cedar Grove membership event.
Individual
50$IndividualValid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus one free ticket to the Cedar Grove membership event.
Dual
100$DualValid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus two free tickets to the Cedar Grove membership event.
Family
150$FamilyValid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus four free tickets to the Cedar Grove membership event.
Advocate
250$AdvocateValid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus four free tickets to the Cedar Grove membership event.
Patron
500$PatronValid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus four free tickets to the Cedar Grove membership event.
Benefactor
1,000$BenefactorValid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus 8 tickets to the annual Cedar Grove membership event.
Community Sponsor
1,500$Featured business at monthly free community event.Valid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus 8 tickets to the Cedar Grove membership event.
- Online recognition on website and press release per event.
Community Sustainer
2,500$Recognition at all events and premier website recognition.Valid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus 8 tickets to the Cedar Grove membership event.
Community Partner
5,000$Recognition at all events and premier website recognition.Valid for one year- All membership privileges.
- Plus 8 tickets to the Cedar Grove membership event.