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Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center

Name: Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center
Address: 316 Hiddenite Church Road, Hiddenite, NC, 28636, US
Telephone: (828) 632-6966

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Non-profit Arts organization offering a 1900's house museum; antique doll and toy museum; art gallery and Interactive Geology Museum

The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is housed within the Historic James Paul Lucas Mansion, a three story Victorian/Edwardian home, which is the first site in Alexander County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion’s namesake, James Paul Lucas, known affectionately as “Diamond Jim,” was a visionary thinker and doer who made his living travelling the world as a diamond and

gem trader. The Lucas Mansion features an art gallery with rotating monthly exhibits, a turn of the 20th century history museum, collections of gems and minerals, and an extensive collection of antique dolls and toys. The Lucas Mansion also houses the Alexander County Visitor Center, which offers local and regional travel and tourism information.

05/31/2026

🌟 Become a Part of Something Special! 🌟

When you become a member of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center, you’re doing more than joining—you’re helping preserve local history, support the arts, and keep our community thriving. ❤️

Membership comes with great benefits, exclusive opportunities, and the chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

We would love for YOU to be part of our Hiddenite Arts family!

✨ Join today and help us continue celebrating art, heritage, and community for generations to come.

05/31/2026

The homeschool class learned about America 250 years ago and what life was like when America first became a country. Each kid got to do a presentation on something they learned throughout the year. They all did awesome!

05/31/2026

There’s always something exciting happening at Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center! 🎨🏛️✨

From hands-on workshops and summer camps to live music, historic mansion tours, and special events at the beautiful Lucas Mansion, there’s fun for all ages waiting for you in Hiddenite!

🌿 Explore creativity
🎶 Enjoy unique community events
🏡 Experience local history
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make memories with family & friends

Be sure to check out all of our upcoming events and classes — we have something for everyone this season!

📍 Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center
📞 828-632-6966
🌐 hiddenitearts.org

05/30/2026

Did you know that local legend tells us that the original structure was owned by a young man who planned to live in the home with his bride-to-be, following their pending marriage. As the story goes, the couple quarreled and never married.

05/30/2026

👠✨ Every pair has a story to tell… and this summer, those stories come to life in glass! ✨👠

The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to present *“Shoes as Storytellers”* featuring the incredible work of Western North Carolina artist Dori Settles!

On display throughout June and July at the historic Lucas Mansion, this one-of-a-kind exhibit showcases handcrafted glass shoes inspired by personal journeys, memories, and life experiences. Each piece is beautiful, meaningful, and guaranteed to spark conversation! 👠💫

Join us for a FREE Artist Reception on Saturday, June 20 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. where you can meet Dori, hear the stories behind the artwork, and experience this stunning collection up close.

📍 Art Gallery located on the 2nd floor of the Lucas Mansion
316 Hiddenite Church Rd.
Hiddenite, NC

Bring your friends, explore the gallery, and discover how art can tell the stories we carry every step of the way. 💖

05/30/2026

Step back in time and discover the charm of the historic Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center + Visitor Center at the beautiful Lucas Mansion! ✨

Explore restored turn-of-the-century rooms, browse local art galleries, visit the artisan gift shop, and learn the fascinating story of “Diamond Jim” Lucas inside this one-of-a-kind North Carolina treasure. From antique dolls and toys to gemstones and regional history, there’s something for visitors of all ages to enjoy. 🏛️💎🎨

📍 316 Hiddenite Church Rd., Hiddenite, NC
📞 828-632-6966
🌐 hiddenitearts.org

Hours:
• Tuesday–Friday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Saturday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring your family, take a guided tour, and experience the history, art, and culture that make the Lucas Mansion so special!

05/29/2026

The 45th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts Slated For September 26th

The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host the 45th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. along Hiddenite Church Road in Alexander County.

This free street festival has become one of the region’s longest-running celebrations of art, music, culture, and community. Each year, thousands gather in the heart of Hiddenite for a day filled with arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live performances on four stages, living history demonstrations, an interactive children’s area, horse rides, informational booths, community exhibits, and more. The festival also features performances by Appalachian State University’s Steely Pan Band and activities centered around the historic Lucas Mansion.

The 2026 festival theme, Threads of Tradition, celebrates 45 years of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center and the generations of artists, musicians, craftsmen, volunteers, and community members who have helped shape the event through the years. While honoring the traditions that have made the festival a community favorite for decades, this year’s theme also reflects the Center’s continued commitment to growth, creativity, and connecting new generations to the arts and cultural heritage of Alexander County.

05/29/2026

The Hiddenite Center is excited to announce its first Wild Herbs and Foraging Workshop of the year! Amy Barr of Heritage Hills Farms will lead an informative lesson on the uses of herbs growing right in your own backyard on Saturday, June 6th from 10am-2pm at the Hiddenite Center’s Educational Complex (70 Hiddenite Church Road). Following lunch, the group will engage in a foraging experience off site. This is a make and take class. Bring your lunch! The cost of this class is $35 for Friends of the Center and $40 for non-members. Registration is available online at hiddenitearts.org or by calling the Hiddenite Center at 828-632-6966

05/29/2026

What: Painted Barn Quilt Workshop
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: HAHC Educational Complex
Cost: $100 for Friends of the Center, $110 for the Public

Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce the upcoming Painted Barn Quilt Workshop on Saturday,June 6th, from 10am-2pm. Instructor Carol Mitchell will lead participants in creating their own 2’ x 2’ painted barn quilt. All materials will be provided as participants learn the fundamentals of creating painted barn quilts. Participants are asked to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy while paint dries. Call 828-632-6966 to register or visit hiddenitearts.org to register online

05/29/2026

The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce that its Summer on the Squareconcert will take place on Friday, August 8, 2026—and this year brings a fresh new twist focused on celebrating homegrown talent.

In a special effort to highlight the creativity within our own community, this year’s concert will showcase local performers from Alexander County—especially those who may not typically have access to a stage of this scale.

“We know there is incredible talent right here in Alexander County,” said Executive Director Kara Smith. “This year, we want to shine a spotlight on those voices and give them the opportunity to be seen and heard in a big way.”

The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is currently seeking approximately four artists or groups to perform 30-minute sets during the event. Musicians and vocalists of all styles are encouraged to apply.

Interested performers should submit an audio or video sample for consideration to: [email protected].

While the Center wishes it could feature every talented artist who applies, performance slots are limited. However, all interested individuals are strongly encouraged to submit.

“This is a celebration of our community,” Smith added. “We cannot wait to see—and hear—what Alexander County has to offer.”

Additional event details, including performance lineup and event schedule, will be announced in the coming weeks.

FOR MORE INFORMATION or to learn more about the Hiddenite Center, call 828-632-6966, email [email protected], or visit hiddenitearts.org

Address

316 Hiddenite Church Road
Hiddenite, NC
28636

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 3pm

Telephone

(828) 632-6966

Website

http://www.hiddenitearts.org/

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