Hope Mills Historic Preservation Commission

07/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Charter Day Ceremony! It was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Hope Mills.

A special thank you to our Hope Mills Historic Preservation Commission volunteers for all of your hard work planning, setting up, and making this event such a success. Your dedication and countless hours behind the scenes made the day possible.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mayor Jesse Bellflowers for speaking, and to Commissioners Hope Page, Lisa Tremell, and Cynthia Hamilton for taking the time to attend and support this special occasion.

Finally, a very special thank you to the South View High School Jazz Band for their outstanding performance. Your talent and music added so much to the ceremony and helped make the day even more memorable.

Thank you all for helping us honor Hope Mills’ past while celebrating the community we continue to build together. We look forward to seeing you at our future events!

12/07/2025

The HPC had a great time at the Hope Mills parade yesterday with our "A Christmas Story" float! Congratulations to new Commissioner Hope Page (a former HPC member) and a big thank you to former Commisioner Joanne Scarola for helping the HPC! Thank you Karen Smith Saracen for the vision for our float! Merry Christmas to all the townspeople from the HPC!

11/30/2025

✨🎄 You’re Invited! Christmas Open House at the Thomas Oakman Chapel 🎄✨

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas inside one of Hope Mills’ most treasured historical landmarks!
Join us December 5th from 5–8 PM, immediately following the Town Tree Lighting, for a festive open house at the Thomas Oakman Chapel on Main Street.

🎁 Tour the beautifully decorated sanctuary
🌲 Enjoy the glow of Christmas décor and rich history
📸 Perfect spot for holiday photos
🤝 Meet neighbors, celebrate community, and soak in the season

Bring your family and friends and make this a new holiday tradition. We can’t wait to welcome you! ❤️⛪️✨

11/30/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… 🎄

11/19/2025

11/12/2025

📣 Join Us!
The Hope Mills Historical Commission will be meeting today, November 12th at 6:00 PM at the Thomas Oakman Chapel in Hope Mills, NC.

Come be a part of preserving our town’s rich history and shaping future projects that celebrate our community’s heritage. Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you there! 🏛️✨