Guided Tour of the Historic Hugh Torance House and Store

Come and visit the Hugh Torance House and Store, NC's oldest standing store, dating from 1779. Join us and step back in time on a guided tour and more!

Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and its grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in North Carolina and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. Come early or plan to stay after your tour, the Hugh Torance House and Store is open from 1:00-4:00, with the tour beginning at 2:00 and lasting one hour. In addition to soaking up the history at the site, the Hugh Torance Store offers sundries, local honey and lavender, artisan crafts and gifts, books and stationary items, colonial toys and games, and more!   

This tour is offered free of charge to the public. Your generous donations are most welcome!

The Hugh Torance House and Store is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization and your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The Hugh Torance House and Store is fully supported by donations received from the public. Thanks to donations from our visitors, the public, HEARTS Circle memberships, and community sponsors, we're excited to continue growing and sharing the history of this incredible site.