Traditional Holiday Crafts at the Hugh Torance House and Store

Step back in time, to 1779, and enjoy an incredible living history experience during this special winter holiday event featuring traditional craft demonstrations. Watch as colonial-era crafters demonstrate their talents and participate in the making of their own traditional crafts to take home!

The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. In addition to experiencing the history of the site, the Torance Store offers sundries, local goods like honey and lavender, locally made artisan crafts and gifts, historical books and toys, stationary and home decor, and more! Our site is also adjacent to the 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. While it is a private residence, this immaculately restored three-story red brick home listed on the Nation Registrar is open once a month for HEARTS Happening events.

There is no fee to reserve tickets to this special holiday event. You can support our mission to preserve, restore and share the Hugh Torance House and Store with the community by making a donation.

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization and is fully funded by donations from the community. Thanks to your donation, HEARTS Circle memberships, and support from our local business partners, we are excited to continue growing and sharing our local history and its connection to the great tapestry of history in the Catawba Valley Region!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is open to the public every Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm.