Capacity up to 150. Located in Harmony, just north of Statesville and about an hour from Charlotte.
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Long before the 1812 Hitching Post became a place where couples celebrate love and commitment, this home stood as a witness to America’s changing history. In the 1850s, this home was connected to the Turner family of Turnersburg. Wilfred Turner, an Iredell County businessman and community leader, lived here during a time when the nation was deeply divided. His youngest son, Wilfred Dent Turner, was …
Did you know that several productions were filmed in and around Statesville, North Carolina? My husband, Patrick Waldron, had the opportunity to work as an extra in a number of them, including Leatherheads (2008), starring George Clooney and Renée Zellweger; The Ryan White Story (1989), starring Judith Light; and A Stoning in Fulham County (1988), which featured a young Brad Pitt in one of his early roles. Patrick Waldron (right) in …
Planning your North Carolina wedding should feel exciting — not overwhelming. That’s exactly why more couples are choosing all-inclusive wedding venues. Instead of spending months trying to coordinate caterers, rentals, timelines, décor, bartenders, and ten different vendor group chats, couples are looking for one place that can pull everything together smoothly. At 1812 Hitching Post, couples love being able to focus more on the fun …
At 1812 Hitching Post, Mother’s Day weekend always brings a little extra emotion to the venue. Between garden blooms, family gatherings, and the excitement of spring wedding season, it reminds us that weddings are about more than just one day — they’re about the people who helped shape your story. For many couples, wedding planning becomes one of the most meaningful times they’ll ever spend …
2026 Wedding Cake Trends at the 1812 Hitching Post Wedding Venue (near Statesville, NC) Planning your wedding at a beautiful outdoor venue like 1812 Hitching Post? Let’s talk dessert—because 2026 couples are keeping it simple, stylish, and guest-friendly. The two biggest trends we’re seeing: And honestly? They’re the perfect fit for a charming, historic setting. Smaller & Stunning: The Single-Tier or 2-tier Cake Gone are …
From Charlotte to Virginia, couples are trading cookie-cutter venues for places with character, history, and wide-open outdoor wedding space. And venues like 1812 Hitching Post near Statesville, North Carolina, are right at the center of that movement.
Couples want a wedding that feels like an experience, not an event. At the 1812 Hitching Post, that experience unfolds across the entire property—not just one room.
