HEARTS Collaborative

06/19/2026

HEARTS Junion '26: "Who Was Henry Brevard?" was an afternoon to remember. We were so honored to have Andre Kearns join us to share the fascinating life and legacy of Henry Brevard, the namesake of Brevard's Chapel in Denver, NC. Amazing HEARTS highlights included:
✨ Live Music: The soulful sounds of DaShawn Hickman, Wendy Hickman, and company!
🎨 Art: The breathtaking new visual art exhibit, "Liberty," in partnership with Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery
🦋 Eco-Minute: A spotlight on the fascinating relationship between the zebra swallowtails and pawpaw trees of Cedar Grove.
📖 Read the recap: https://heartscollaborative.org/blog/recap-of-hearts-junion-26-who-was-henry-brevard
🎥 Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?si=0umQ4l_mxyghQzXy&v=4cSwW2b4izQ&feature=youtu.be

HEARTS Junion '26: "Who Was Henry Brevard?" | Cedar Grove | June 13...

06/19/2026

Come stroll through Lincoln County History with us! Educational, FREE and fun for all ages. Battleground Park near the Lincolnton High School Football Stadium (look for the cabin and parking signs). Camp opens at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

06/17/2026

Come on out and enjoy a lovely time The Historic Sharpe House, see post for more details

06/16/2026

HEARTS 250: Forging Our Freedom 🇺🇸🎆🎇
Join us this 4th of July, 2:00–5:00 PM, for a homegrown Independence Day celebration at Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store.
Experience a unique living history event highlighting Lincoln County’s iron-rich heritage with blacksmith demonstrations, metal forging, historic artifacts, and enjoy live music from Heidi Sidelinker-Schiliro, Billy Jones, and the legendary Jim Brock, plus food, refreshments, and artisanal goods from the historic store.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through history, music, and community the HEARTS way ❤️

Get your tickets here: https://ticketstripe.com/heartsforgingourfuture26

06/11/2026

HEARTS Junion ‘26 presents the opening of “Liberty”, our newest visual art exhibition at historic Cedar Grove, exploring themes of freedom, identity, heritage, and the enduring spirit of independence.
Featured artists:
🎨 Marvin Betaudier
🎨 Barbara Ellis
🎨 Camisha McDaniel
🎨 John R. Miles III
🎨 Laurie Smithwick
🎨 José Vázquez
Through diverse artistic perspectives and mediums, HEARTS invites everyone to reflect on what freedom has meant throughout history, and what it means today.
We also extend a special thank you Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery for their support and partnership in helping bring this exhibition to Cedar Grove.
We invite you to experience this special exhibition and discover the stories, ideas, and inspirations behind these remarkable works starting Saturday, June 13th

06/03/2026

In 1874, less than ten years out of slavery, Henry Brevard bought 90 acres of Lincoln County land in his own name.

That land became Brevard's Chapel. And for 150 years, almost no one knew his story.

Saturday, June 13th, genealogist Andre' Kearns answers the question HEARTS has been chasing since we saved the chapel: Who was Henry Brevard? An enslaved ironworker who became a free blacksmith and a landowner — and changed a community in the process.

Plus live Sacred Steel from DaShawn Hickman (yes, the one who toured with Cirque du Soleil), a new visual art exhibit, and more.

📍 Cedar Grove · Huntersville, NC 🗓 Sat, June 13 · 2:00 PM 🎟 Free — but tickets are required

Reserve your free seats 👉 ticketstripe.com/HEARTSJunion26

06/03/2026

In 1874, less than ten years out of slavery, Henry Brevard bought 90 acres of Lincoln County land in his own name.

Brevard's Chapel was built on this land. And for 150 years, almost no one knew his story.

Saturday, June 13th, genealogist Andre' Kearns answers the question HEARTS has been chasing since we saved the chapel: Who was Henry Brevard? An enslaved ironworker who became a free blacksmith and a landowner — and changed a community in the process.

Plus live Sacred Steel from DaShawn Hickman (yes, the one who toured with Cirque du Soleil), a new visual art exhibit, and more.

📍 Cedar Grove · Huntersville, NC 🗓 Sat, June 13 · 2:00 PM 🎟 Free — but tickets are required

Reserve your free seats 👉 ticketstripe.com/HEARTSJunion26

06/03/2026

Etiquette is the "soft skill" that produces hard results. Give your student the tools to walk into any room in the world and feel completely at home.

06/02/2026

Lots of very special June events to share and a very special July 4th invitation too!

Get your tickets now for HEARTS Junion ‘26: “Who Was Henry Brevard?” featuring Andre’ Kearns, who returns to historic Cedar Grove on June 13th to share his latest findings on Henry Brevard at our 5th Anniversary of HEARTS Junion! Live music by DaShawn Hickman.

Presenting The Historic Sharpe House Tea & Tours, Etiquette Classes, Hugh Torance House and Store tours, and your invitation to a very special afternoon at Cedar Grove on July 4th with living history and live music with Heidi Sidelinker, Billy Jones, and Jim Brock!

Get your tickets and all the details for HEARTS Junion ‘26, HEARTS July 4th celebration, upcoming Sharpe House Etiquette Classes, teas, tours at the Hugh Torance House and Store, and more!