Harper House/Hickory History Center

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Harper House/Hickory History Center Harper House and the Hickory History Center are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The last tour of the day will start at 3:00 PM.

Considered "the finest Queen Anne interior styling in the entire state,” Harper House and the accompanying Lyerly House are poised to serve the broad spectrum of visitors both near and far. The Harper House can be seen by a guided tour only starting at 10:00 AM. The tours will last for approximately 1 hour. The tour of Harper House is $12 per person; Children 6 - 14 years old are $8 per person and 5 years old and under are free. Active-Duty Military with ID are also free.

Celebrate the holiday season with us at the mill!Enjoy a festive day filled with live music, wagon rides, hot chocolate,...
10/24/2026

Celebrate the holiday season with us at the mill!

Enjoy a festive day filled with live music, wagon rides, hot chocolate, c***r, and more. Browse our holiday market for one-of-a-kind gifts from local vendors—perfect for everyone on your list. Visit with Santa, pick out your Christmas tree, and make lasting memories with family and friends!
📍Murray’s Mill Historic District
🗓️ November 21, 2026
⏰ 10am-4pm
Click the link below to purchase!

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🎶 An evening of stories, songs, and Blue Ridge charm is coming to Harper House!Join us November 14 at 7:00 PM for Blue R...
10/24/2026

🎶 An evening of stories, songs, and Blue Ridge charm is coming to Harper House!

Join us November 14 at 7:00 PM for Blue Ridge Tales & Tunes with Michael Reno Harrell, featuring homespun humor, heartfelt storytelling, and music inspired by the mountains.

🍂 HACC Members: FREE
🎟️ Non-Members: $10

⚠️ Seating is limited and reservations are required!
📞 Call (828) 465-0383 today to reserve your seats.

📍 Harper House | 310 North Center Street, Hickory, NC

✨ The mask is coming off… and history is ready to shine. ✨Join the Historical Association of Catawba County for Unmaskin...
10/24/2026

✨ The mask is coming off… and history is ready to shine. ✨

Join the Historical Association of Catawba County for Unmasking Harper House—an elegant evening celebrating the history, preservation, and beautifully restored Harper House. 🎭

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 | 7–10 PM
📍 Harper House / Hickory History Center

Guests are encouraged to wear a mask and join us as we celebrate the past, reveal the restoration, and step into an exciting new chapter for this Hickory treasure. ✨

Elegant • Mysterious • Whimsical • Historic

🎨 Introducing Fan Art Friday on the Harper House page! 🖌️📸Calling all artists, photographers, and creative mind...
10/23/2026

🎨 Introducing Fan Art Friday on the Harper House page! 🖌️📸

Calling all artists, photographers, and creative minds! We want to see the historic Harper House through YOUR eyes! ❤️

Whether it’s a drawing, painting, photograph, or digital illustration of the beautiful Victorian home, its stunning architecture, historic rooms, gardens, or anything that inspires you about Harper House, we want to see it!

✨ Every Friday, we’ll spotlight one artist and their creation right here on our page!

📩 Submit your artwork to: [email protected]

All ages and skill levels are welcome! You don’t have to be a professional artist to participate.

🎨 Get creative, share your perspective, and you could be our next Fan Art Friday feature!

There’s more to membership than supporting local history! ✨ Enjoy free tours and admission all year, special discounts, ...
10/23/2026

There’s more to membership than supporting local history! ✨ Enjoy free tours and admission all year, special discounts, members-only events, Gift Shop savings, and more.

Become a member of the Catawba County Historical Association and help us preserve the stories and places that make our community special. 💙🏛️
Click the link below to join today!

https://catawbahistory.org/become-a-member

Become part of the story! 🤎📜 Your annual membership helps the Historical Association of Catawba County preserve our hist...
10/23/2026

Become part of the story! 🤎📜 Your annual membership helps the Historical Association of Catawba County preserve our historic sites, share local stories, and keep history alive for generations to come.

🏛️ Preserve the past. Support the present. Inspire the future.
Join HACC and experience history with us! 🌿✨
Click the link below to join!

https://givebutter.com/annual-membership-q2kzir

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HACC MEMBERS!HACC members, this special evening is for you! On November 14, gather with us at historic ...
10/23/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HACC MEMBERS!

HACC members, this special evening is for you! On November 14, gather with us at historic Harper House for the stories, songs, homespun humor and heart of Michael Reno Harrell.

Admission is FREE for current HACC members. Not a member yet? Non-member admission is $10, and we would love to welcome you.

Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Harper House | 310 North Center Street, Hickory

Limited seating - call 828-465-0383 to reserve your place.

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310 N Center Street
Hickory, NC
28601

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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