Thirty-six years before it became Hope Valley—or even Coal Valley—settlers poured west in search of gold and a new life on the frontier. Hope Valley: 1874 begins here, following pioneering families and prospectors determined to strike it rich, forge new identities, and thrive on the frontier.
All of these determined, tenacious, and enterprising characters play an integral role in building the community that will become Coal Valley and eventually, Hope Valley, in When Calls the Heart.
Click through to learn about each of these unique characters that comprise Hope Valley: 1874, and watch the all-new series starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres, streaming exclusively on Hallmark+ starting Saturday, March 21!
Who is Rebecca Clarke?
Rebecca Clarke – played by Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Savoring Paris) – is a persevering, determined, strong woman and single mother.
What is Rebecca’s storyline in Hope Valley: 1874?
Rebecca travels west from her home city of Chicago with her 11-year-old daughter, Sarah, making a strenuous journey in their covered wagon with the promise of a new start.
When their wagon breaks down and Rebecca realizes the boardinghouse she bought sight-unseen isn’t quite as advertised, she has no choice but to accept help from the locals and take on the challenge headfirst.
Who is Tom Moore?
Tom Moore – played by Benjamin Ayres (The Santa Class, Love & Jane) – is a dashing, rugged and respected local rancher in the settlement.
What is Tom’s storyline in Hope Valley: 1874?
When Rebecca and Sarah first arrive, Tom's ranching instincts kick in and he saves Sarah from a runaway wagon. While Tom and Rebecca start on opposing sides - with Tom against the influx of prospectors that Rebecca’s boarding house would bring - he can’t deny Rebecca’s grit and determination. Tom's compassionate and fiercely loyal side leads the two of them to a friendship of mutual respect.
Who is Sarah Clarke?
Sarah Clarke - Rebecca’s daughter, played by Mila Morgan (The Holiday Sitter) - is just as much a smart, steadfast spitfire as her mother, even at only 11 years old.
What is Sarah’s storyline in Hope Valley: 1874?
Both Sarah and her mother have left Chicago for a better life, and despite the danger and hardships of frontier life, she knows that she and her mom can tackle anything they put their minds to.
Who is Hattie Quinn?
Hattie Quinn – played by Jill Hennessy (Law & Order, Crossing Jordan) – is a tenacious pioneer who runs the settlement’s trading post along with her daughter, Olivia.
Who is Olivia Quinn?
Olivia Quinn – played by Roan Curtis (Firefly Lane, The More Love Grows) – is Hattie Quinn’s daughter. Bright and sociable, Olivia finds herself caught up in a love triangle between two of the settlement’s young bachelors.
What are Hattie and Olivia Quinn’s storylines in Hope Valley: 1874?
Hattie and Olivia Quinn are staples in the settlement. Known and respected by all, they work well together, even as Hattie struggles to come to terms with her daughter growing up and potentially wanting something different from her life. They run a strong trading post business and they help others when they can
Who is Alexander Vaughn in Hope Valley: 1874?
Constable Alexander Vaughn - played by Lachlan Quarmby (Providence Falls) - is part of the first-ever graduating class of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or "Mounties," in the settlement. He tries to find his footing while juggling his new role, as well as a love triangle, as his feelings for Olivia Quinn grow.
Who is Clayton in Hope Valley: 1874?
Clayton – played by Jedidiah Goodacre – is Tom Moore’s blacksmith. He similarly finds himself navigating a love triangle as his feelings develop for Olivia.
Who are other notable characters in Hope Valley: 1874?
Nash and Peggy McCabe – played by Brad Abrammenko and Chelsea Hobbs (Dream Moms) – work on Tom's ranch. They are a loving and devoted couple in the settlement with two children.
Archie Doyle – played by Ryan Robbins – is a burly gold prospector who often clashes with rancher, Tom Moore.
See all of these characters and more in the exclusive Hallmark+ original series, Hope Valley: 1874, premiering on Hallmark+ on Saturday, March 21, with new episodes Thursdays!