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 These Movies Were Filmed in Statesville, NC?
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 …
Why Couples Are Obsessed With All-Inclusive Weddings
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 …






