Heritage With Heart

10/27/2025

2 Events this week at Patrick Beaver & Newton Library -

Join us TOMORROW, Tuesday 28th @ 6pm as we reveal the 3 Keys to Successful Research.  Are you frustrated with those brick walls? Feeling stuck or unsure where to start? Whether you're overwhelmed, distracted, or just out of steam, it’s time to refocus on your goal. Discover three essential keys ...

10/26/2025

TODAY - Waking the Dead at Hickory's Historic Propst House -

Step into the shadows of Victorian mourning... LAST CHANCE! Join us TODAY from 4 - 7pm, Sunday Oct 26th for Waking the Dead, an immersive Victorian wake experience with equal parts fascinating, educational and haunting. Ever wondered what a cooling board was used for? Curious about the taste of an a...

10/22/2025

TODAY! Grave Tales: Messages in Marble - Oct 22 @ 6pm! -

Stay tuned for more about Week 3 of this haunting series! Here's a sneak peek... Event Details:  For more information on what's happening at Catawba libraries this week: https://catawbacountync.gov/news/this-week-your-library-october-19-26/

10/21/2025

Come pay your respects, sample a funeral biscuit and learn how the Victorians turned grieving into an art form.

The Propst House provided a moody setting for "Waking the Dead" last Sunday afternoon. The widows are ready to welcome mourners to another wake on Sunday, October 26 from 4 until 7 pm.

10/19/2025

Yes, a bit creepy... come check out the rest of the house tomorrow from 4-7. We're dead serious about Victorian mourning.

Ready for "Waking the Dead."

10/18/2025

The mirrors are covered, and the clock is stopped at the sad hour in preparation for "Waking the Dead" at Propst House. Join us this Sunday and next 4pm to 7pm to explore Victorian mourning traditions.

10/17/2025

Waking the Dead at Hickory's Historic Propst House -

Step into the shadows of Victorian mourning... Join us for Waking the Dead, an immersive Victorian wake experience with equal parts of fascinating, educational and haunting.

10/17/2025

Step into the shadows of Victorian mourning...
Join us for an immersive Victorian wake experience with equal parts fascinating and haunting.

Ever wondered what a cooling board was used for? Curious about the taste of an authentic funeral biscuit? We'll share historically accurate stories and showcase intriguing funerary relics that reveal the elaborate and yet eerie rituals of Victorian mourning.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply love the unusual, this is an event you won't want to miss. Choose your date: Sunday the 19th or Sunday the 26th visitation is between 4 - 7pm.

Prepare to be captivated, a little creeped out, and thoroughly educated about the Victorians mysterious customs.

Join HLS to learn about the rules of Victorian mourning and share in some eerie local history. Register online, at Maple Grove or at the event.

10/15/2025

TOMORROW! Dead Serious About Victorian Mourning - Oct 15 @ 6pm! -

Join us TOMORROW as we uncover the elaborate rituals that transformed Victorian grief into an art form — complete with strict social codes, haunting traditions, and surprisingly theatrical customs.

10/12/2025

Dead Serious About Victorian Mourning -

Join us as we uncover the elaborate rituals that transformed Victorian grief into an art form — complete with strict social codes, haunting traditions, and surprisingly theatrical customs.

10/12/2025

Step back in time and experience a Victorian wake firsthand, you'll become part of an authentic mourning ceremony while uncovering the fascinating stories behind Victorian funeral customs. Ever wondered what a funeral biscuit is? You'll have the rare opportunity to taste this intriguing tradition for yourself. Don't miss this immersive journey into a bygone era's approach to death and remembrance. Register today so not to miss this event... put the FUN in Funeral!

Join HLS to learn about the rules of Victorian mourning and share in some eerie local history. Register online, at Maple Grove or at the event.

10/06/2025

Join HLS to learn about the rules of Victorian mourning and share in some eerie local history. Register online, at Maple Grove or at the event.