The Historic Sharpe House

06/03/2026

"What fork do I use?"

It's a small question — but the confidence to answer it, and a hundred moments like it, is what sets a young person apart at a college interview, a first job, or any table they'll ever sit at.

This summer, give your teen that edge. The Etiquette Class for Young Adults at the historic Sharpe House — led by Keith Rhyne — teaches ages 12–16 the real skills behind social confidence: making a first impression, holding a conversation, and navigating any dining or formal setting with ease.

It all comes together at the Grand Finale — a formal dinner at the Sharpe House where students put everything they've learned into practice.

📍 The Historic Sharpe House · Statesville, NC 🗓 Two summer sessions begin the week of June 16 👤 Ages 12–16 · classes limited to 12 students

Reserve your teen's spot 👉

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.

05/24/2026

🎻✨ WESTERN PIEDMONT SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES SEASON 62 ✨🎻

Western Piedmont Symphony is thrilled to announce our 2026-2027 season featuring award-winning guest artists, beloved classics, Bluegrass, fantasy film music, Handel’s Messiah, and more!

Celebrating 62 years of live symphonic music in the foothills of western North Carolina, WPS will present more than 15 concerts and events across Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, and Boone.

🎟️ Season Subscriber Renewals are happening now!
New Series Subscriptions and Single Tickets go on sale June 15, 2026.
Series subscriptions save up to 15% and reserve your favorite seats. Flex-6 and Flex-10 packages also available.

✨ SEASON HIGHLIGHTS ✨

🎼 MASTERWORKS
📍P.E. Monroe Auditorium, Hickory

🔹Mystic Horizons
Oct. 24, 2026
Featuring tabla master Sandeep Das with works by Max Richter, Dinuk Wijeratne, Rimsky-Korsakov & more.

🔹Handel’s Messiah*
Nov. 19, 2026
A timeless holiday tradition presented in true Baroque style with The Symphony Singers.
📍 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Hickory

🔹American Roots
Feb. 13, 2027
Featuring Grammy-winning Bluegrass artists Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper with music by Copland, Mark O’Connor & more.

🔹Splendid Tchaikovsky
Mar. 13, 2027
Featuring the iconic 1812 Overture.

🔹Romantic Masters
May 22, 2027
Featuring acclaimed violinist Andrew Sords performing works by Smyth, Sibelius & Dvořák.

🎬 FOOTHILLS POPS
📍J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir

🔹Symphony of the Shire
Sept. 12, 2026
Music from fantasy, films & games.

🔹Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 4, 2026
Holiday favorites plus Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas songs featuring guitarist Matt Sickels.

🔹The Texas Tenors
Apr. 17, 2027
A unique blend of country, classical, Broadway & pop favorites.

🎻 Plus SIDE/SHOW, Youth Orchestra concerts, free masterclasses, education concerts, and community engagement events throughout the season.

Learn more at wpsymphony.org

*Programs, artists, venues, dates, and pricing subject to change.

📸 credit: Brandon Brumley Photography

05/24/2026

Today we hosted our Tea and Tales and I was undecided as to which stories I was going to tell. When I realized it’s Memorial Day Weekend, the choice was obvious.
We had a cream tea as we listened to the Spotify soundtrack, seated at the family’s dining room table and discussed the Sharpe family and most notably, Quincy Sharpe Mills who died in France during WWI. We have a copy of the book about him and we had his photograph in the room with us.
I’ve included the link to the book about Lieutenant Mills “One Who Gave his Life” for those interested. It’s a compilation of his works and letters.

https://archive.org/details/onewhogavehislife00mill/mode/1up

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05/18/2026

A cozy afternoon of tea and storytelling awaits ☕️📚✨
Come join us at The Historic Sharpe House for Tea & Tales, starting Thursday, May 21st at 11:00 AM! Enjoy a traditional cream tea, good company, and fascinating stories about the home and the community that grew around it 🫖
Get your tickets and join us here at the Sharpe House at the link below: https://ticketstripe.com/events/1386108700233237
If Thursday doesn’t work for you, more dates are available to choose from and reserve tickets for.

Donations to the Sharpe House are most welcome! To make a donation in addition to your event reservation, please enter a donation amount in the space provided.

05/06/2026

04/30/2026

Rain or Shine, happening this Saturday the historic Sharpe House will mark a milestone this spring as it hosts the 10th Annual Mother’s Day Tea.
Seats are filling up! Read our blog and reserve your tickets here: https://heartscollaborative.org/blog/sharpe-house-celebrates-a-decade-of-tradition-with-the-annual-mothers-day-tea

The historic Sharpe House will celebrate a milestone this spring with its 10th Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 2nd, inviting guests to enjoy an elegant outdoor Garden Party inspired by Gilded and Edwardian traditions. Featuring traditional afternoon tea fare, Southern hospitality, and thr...

04/25/2026

A Decade of Tradition Worth Celebrating 🌸 Check out what makes our upcoming 10th Annual Mother’s Day Tea at the Historic Sharpe House so meaningful. A beloved tradition celebrating history, hospitality, and the special women who shape our lives. 💐
There’s so much to look forward to! Seating is limited so be sure to book your tickets now! ✨
Read the blog and reserve your seats here: https://heartscollaborative.org/blog/sharpe-house-celebrates-a-decade-of-tradition-with-the-annual-mothers-day-tea

The historic Sharpe House will celebrate a milestone this spring with its 10th Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 2nd, inviting guests to enjoy an elegant outdoor Garden Party inspired by Gilded and Edwardian traditions. Featuring traditional afternoon tea fare, Southern hospitality, and thr...

04/15/2026

Spend your afternoon with tea, and a good story ☕️📖✨
Join us for Sharpe House Tea and Tales, beginning this Thursday, April 16 at 2:00 PM at The Historic Sharpe House 🏡. Enjoy a traditional cream tea service while diving into the stories that shaped the home and the surrounding community.🫖 If you can’t make it Thursday, other dates are available!

Get your tickets and join us here at the Sharpe House at the link below: https://ticketstripe.com/sharpehouseteaandtales

04/07/2026

✨ Don’t forget! ✨
Our Sharpe House Tea and Tour kicks off Thursday, 4/9/26 at 11:00 AM featuring a traditional tea service and a guided first-floor tour of The Historic Sharpe House you won’t want to miss.

Reserve your spot before it fills up at the link below: https://ticketstripe.com/events/4266108701840837

03/30/2026

✨ Sip, stroll, and step back in time at the Historic Sharpe House! ✨ Join us for our newest program, Sharpe House Tea and Tour, starting Thursday, 4/9/26 at 11:00 AM. Enjoy a traditional tea service, and enjoy learning more about the Sharpe House with a first floor guided tour. 🍵🏡

Reserve your tickets here: https://ticketstripe.com/events/4266108701840837