Cherry Hill, built in 1858, is the home of the Cherry Hill Historical Foundation and the venue for several classical music concerts each year. Concerts are open to the public for a nominal donation of $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per student, and children 12 and under are free. Concerts are held on Sunday afternoons in the spring and fall. Pianists, violinists, vocalists, and artists with other musical talents perform in the old world tradition of using private homes rather than concert halls. A magnificent concert grand graces the spacious entry hall and is the focal point for each performance. Refreshments are served following the event, and the artists visit with their audience in the dining room and parlors of the plantation house. A Handicap lift is provided in the back of the house for those who need to use it.
This historic property is located in the Inez community of Warren County, North Carolina, approximately 1 hour north of Raleigh.
Dr. Steinert has offered his musical gifts for 50 years with orchestras, choirs, and choruses, the last 18 years as Minister of Music at Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. He is the founding director of the Northeast Piedmont Chorale, and is well remembered as former organist and choir director of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Warrenton. Dr. Steinert also serves as Co-Dean of the American Guild of Organists’ Durham-Chapel Hill chapter.
Caroline Steinert is a graduate of East Carolina University where she earned Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance. She teaches music at North Graham(NC) Elementary School. She also serves as Music Director for Center Theater Carrboro and sings soprano in the professional vocal ensemble North Carolina Choral Artists.
Eric McCracken has made a number of appearances at Cherry Hill and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Cherry Hill Historical Foundation. He is a retired member of the North Carolina Symphony and now teaches privately. He also operates Gardens of Portridge, a source of perennial plants at his home in Franklin County.