Vale, NC – Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to its 40th Heritage Festival on October 25, 2025. Experience life as it would have been in the early 1800s as you stroll through the nation’s largest collection of historic log cabins. This immersive experience is a celebration of traditional arts, trades, and practices of our region.
On the day of the festival, Hart Square Village will bustle with knowledgeable craftspeople, many of whom have gained regional and national acclaim for their artistry. This highly talented group of volunteers continue a tradition of bringing Hart Square Village to life. You will witness everything from tin smithing, to weaving, to turning pottery and firing it in a groundhog kiln. 
Rebecca Hart, Executive Director, says, “Through this event, Hart Square Foundation seeks to preserve the integrity of our area’s cultural heritage by preserving traditional arts, trades, and the pioneer lifestyle in North Carolina. I invite you to join us on October 25th to step back in time at Hart Square Village.”
Tickets are available on our website:
https://www.hartsquare.com/visit/events/40th-heritage-festival-oct-25
Hart Square Village is an open-air museum located in Vale, North Carolina, consisting of 103 historic log structures built between 1760 and 1893. Hart Square Foundation is the non-profit organization that preserves Hart Square Village and shares traditional arts and trades through year-round mission driven programming.
