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1812 Hitching Post Wedding Venue near Charlotte NC

Historic 1812 Hitching Post Wedding Venue Near Charlotte, NC

Estate Capacity up to 150. Located just north of Statesville, about an hour from Charlotte.

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Local Attractions & Things To Do

Local Attractions and things to do within 2 hours of the 1812 Hitching Post. Discover North Carolina!

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Carolina BalloonFest 2026: Your Guide to This Weekend in Statesville, NC

Did you know that Statesville, North Carolina, hosts the second-oldest hot-air-balloon festival in the United States? The Carolina BalloonFest is held annually on the third weekend in October. The festival began in 1974 and has grown into a major annual attraction for Statesville and Iredell …

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Ten Things Wedding Guests Can Do In Statesville This Fall

One of the things I love about a fall wedding at the 1812 Hitching Post is that your guests aren’t just coming to a wedding—they’re getting a chance to experience a little piece of North Carolina. Fall is actually the most popular season for day …

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