Hart Square Village

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Welcome to Hart Square, the nation's largest collection of original, historic log cabins.
🪵 100 preserved structures dedicated to Southern Appalachian heritage. Hart Square Foundation preserves cultural heritage through living traditions, both past and present
We celebrate the rich diversity of crafts, trades, and practices of our region. The foundation preserves and shares the nation's largest co

llection of historic log cabins known as Hart Square Village, an open-air museum of 103 original structures constructed between 1760 to 1880. All of these structures tell the larger story of American history and the specific story of North Carolina's regional heritage.

The next caning class at Hart Square will feature footstools. Caning was an essential skill in Appalachia. This craft wo...
09/06/2026

The next caning class at Hart Square will feature footstools. Caning was an essential skill in Appalachia. This craft would be passed down within families, making chairs and stools last for generations instead of throwing broken furniture away and replacing it. Join us to learn to replace the woven bottom of a stool in a herringbone pattern, and then enjoy your new Carolina Mountain Footstool at home!

Register today:
https://hartsquare.com/product/chair-caning-class-stools/

09/05/2026

Looking for something fun to do on Saturdays?

Hart Square Village is open from 10am to 4pm for your exploration! As you hike the trails, you’ll be stepping back in time, as you walk through the largest collection of historic log structures in the United States. What an amazing way to mark America 250!

Day passes can be purchased in advance or at the door, and children 12 and under visit free!

https://hartsquare.com/product/day-pass/

Now that school is back in session, are you looking for an enriching afterschool experience for your child? Registration...
09/04/2026

Now that school is back in session, are you looking for an enriching afterschool experience for your child? Registration is open for the Catawba Junior Appalachian Musicians, which meets at Hart Square weekly on Tuesday afternoons. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn to play guitar or banjo in the traditional Appalachian custom. We understand that having access to an instrument is often a barrier to music education, so we are excited to be able to offer an instrument loan program! Added bonus, we are a bus stop for Banoak Elementary School and Jacobs Fork Middle School!

The first session is September 15th, so secure your child’s space today.

Register for banjo:
https://hartsquare.com/product/jam-spring-26-banjo-program/

Register for guitar:
https://hartsquare.com/product/jam-spring-26-guitar-program/

09/03/2026

Been curious about needle felting? We have two unique classes coming up on this Saturday, September 5th, with the amazing visual artist Dede Starnes. From creating a classic needle felted landscape to upcycling your wardrobe, choose the class that’s the best fit for your personal style and creativity! No previous experience necessary!

Create your own Needle Felted Landscape tickets:
https://hartsquare.com/product/needle-felted-landacape-class/

Adorn & Up cycle something from your Wardrobe:
https://hartsquare.com/product/upcycle-your-wardrobe-felting-class/

Executive Director, Rebecca Hart and Development Director, Lorissa Vines were honored to represent Hart Square Foundatio...
09/03/2026

Executive Director, Rebecca Hart and Development Director, Lorissa Vines were honored to represent Hart Square Foundation at Corning’s 175th Anniversary Celebration where the organization recognized their nonprofit community partners. It was such a privilege to celebrate Corning’s legacy and community impact as we learned more about the missions of the nonprofit organizations they support.

We are extremely grateful to Corning for their partnership in making it possible to expand access to cultural heritage education for youth in our community. With field trip season upon us, we recognize that we could not offer this experience without the generosity of our supporters.

Thank you, Corning. You’re leaving an amazing mark on our community!

The Tavern to Table Dinner is a progressive-style dinner that you don’t want to miss! Enjoy a welcome drink and guided t...
09/02/2026

The Tavern to Table Dinner is a progressive-style dinner that you don’t want to miss! Enjoy a welcome drink and guided tour that takes you into the heart of Hart Square Village to interact with foodways tradition bearers. Then complete your experience with an amazing historically and regionally inspired menu by Chef Ben Sullivan of Cranford Hospitality.

We hope to see you on September 19th. Don’t delay, secure your tickets today!

https://hartsquare.com/product/tavern-to-table-dinner/

Functional pieces of art are the best! Join us on September 12th to weave your own storage basket under the instruction ...
09/01/2026

Functional pieces of art are the best! Join us on September 12th to weave your own storage basket under the instruction of Nancy Duffie, an artisan with over 30 years of basket weaving experience. This class is great for beginners and is open to ages 16 and up. Please note, minors must be accompanied by an adult, and you must register in advance since supplies will be provided for each student.

https://hartsquare.com/product/colorful-storage-basket-class/

08/30/2026

From meeting at Hart Square Village, to saying, “I do,” at the place where it all began. Hannah shares, “We’re lucky enough to have gotten married at the same place where we fell in love back in high school! It’s a beautiful venue. I definitely recommend using Hart Square for your special occasion.”

Contact [email protected] for more information.

You’re invited to join us for a progressive-style dinner featuring gristmilling, open hearth cooking, cowboy coffee, and...
08/28/2026

You’re invited to join us for a progressive-style dinner featuring gristmilling, open hearth cooking, cowboy coffee, and more! The Tavern to Table Dinner offers a unique dining experience that takes you into the heart of Hart Square Village and culminates with a multi-course dinner. Chef Ben Sullivan of Cranford Hospitality has crafted a historically and regionally inspired menu that is sure to delight your taste buds, while our traditional cooks will provide an immersive learning experience that will make this dinner one like no other.

Don’t delay, secure your tickets today!
https://hartsquare.com/product/tavern-to-table-dinner/

It’s incredibly important to pass on historic restoration and preservation skills to the next generation of preservation...
08/27/2026

It’s incredibly important to pass on historic restoration and preservation skills to the next generation of preservationists. It’s been such an honor to work alongside Intern, Camren Champion, this summer. Camren has assisted with roof patching, structure stabilization, traditional daubing and chinking, and much more.

Thank you again to the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association for making this preservation focused internship possible.

Address

5055 Hope Road
Vale, NC
28168

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(828) 528-5029

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