Category: Updates
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Sacred Ground & Hard Truths: Video Tour of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
We are thrilled to share an extraordinary new video that celebrates one of the most historically significant institutions in our community: Philadelphia Presbyterian Church of Mint Hill. Produced by Frederick D. Murphy, founder of the History Before Us YouTube channel, “Sacred Ground & Hard Truths: A Tour of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church (Mint Hill, NC)” is…
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2026 Annual Meeting
This past Tuesday, February 24th, we held the annual meeting of the Mint Hill Historical Society. The meeting was recorded and is available on our YouTube channel. The video is 65 minutes long, but does NOT include the “table talk time” during our main presentation. Oral history audio excerpts and the slides from the evening’s…
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2026 Annual Meeting Audio Interview Clips
This evening is the annual meeting of the Mint Hill Historical Society, and our keynote is “Mint Hill Firsts and Treasures,” presented by volunteer, Wes Fryer. Wes is sharing audio clips from two of the oral history interviews conducted in the past two years. The first is by Meredith Earp, remembering Bain Academy and Bain…
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Step Back in Time at the 2025 Autumn Jubilee in Mint Hill
Mark your calendars for a day of music, history, and community fun — the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village will come alive on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for the annual Autumn Jubilee. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can stroll through the charming grounds and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of life from…
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Calling All Artists & Crafters — Be Part of Two Great Mint Hill Traditions!
The Mint Hill Historical Society is excited to invite local artists, makers, and crafters to join us for two of our most anticipated annual events — Autumn Jubilee and Christmas in the Village. These celebrations draw visitors from across the region to enjoy live music, unique handmade goods, delicious food, and an authentic step back…
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Saddle Up for a Night of Fun — Rodeo Dance & Fashion Show at The Barn!
Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hat — it’s time for a night of music, dancing, and western flair! On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Barn in the Village will be the place to be for our Rodeo Dance & Fashion Show. Whether you’re a seasoned line dancer…
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Get Ready for the 7th Annual Mint Hill Rodeo!
The excitement is building as the Mint Hill Historical Society, in partnership with the South Carolina High School Rodeo Association, presents the 7th Annual Mint Hill Rodeo! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025, and head to the McWhirter Rodeo Arena at 8201 Bartlett Road for two days of heart-pounding…
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Find Your Treasure at the Mint Hill Attic Sale!
If you love a good bargain and the thrill of finding hidden treasures, mark your calendar for the Attic Sale at The Barn, happening Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4311 Hillside Drive, Mint Hill, NC. This popular community sale is held rain or shine and…
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Step Into the Magic of the Season at the Mint Hill Holiday Home Tour
The Mint Hill Historical Society is delighted to invite you to a truly special holiday tradition — the Mint Hill Holiday Home Tour — on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s tour features the stunningly decorated home of Mark and Shay Gladden, along with Mark’s mother, Helen, who together…
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Autumn Jubilee: Coming Sept 28, 2024
Please join us for our Autumn Jubilee on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9am to noon! The Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club will join us for a safe, filtered view of our son through telescopes. We’ll gather during our Saturday Farmer’s Market at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC…
