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April 2025
The Not So Curious Case of Biltmore Estate: Gilded Age Tourism in a Mountain Town
April 22, 6 PM $5 non-members | Free Members (Use discount code at checkout) Dr. Matthew Blaylock of Lenoir-Rhyne University will share insights into how early visionaries marketed Western North Carolina as the “Land of the Sky,” shaping the region’s tourism industry. Click here to purchase tickets!
Find out more »May 2025
Court Square Mineral Hunt – Children’s Program
May 10, 11 AM Free Program Join Senior Geologist Amy Pitts from the North Carolina Geological Survey for a fun-filled mineral scavenger hunt around Court Square, designed for children ages 4-8. Click here to reserve your spot!
Find out more »June 2025
Pickin’ on the Square
Join us for Pickin’ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 am, and head to the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! 🪕 Concert: 11 am - 12 pm🪕 Jam Session to follow. Whether you're a seasoned picker or just love bluegrass, this event is for YOU! Bring a picnic, gather your loved ones, and enjoy beautiful tunes together in the…
Find out more »Polkas and Parlor Games: Gilded Age Fashion and Dance in Shelby
June 21, 6 PM $35 Non-members / $25 Members (Use your discount code at checkout) Step back in time with Atlanta Historic Dance as they bring to life the social scene of the Cleveland Springs Hotel’s golden era with period-correct dances, parlor games, and fashion demonstrations, all set to live music by Mari Hashimoto on Violin and Zoe Taddie on Cello representing the Carolina Primrose Quartet. Click here to register!
Find out more »July 2025
Pickin’ on the Square
Join us for Pickin’ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 am, and head to the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! 🪕 Concert: 11 am - 12 pm🪕 Jam Session to follow. Whether you're a seasoned picker or just love bluegrass, this event is for YOU! Bring a picnic, gather your loved ones, and enjoy beautiful tunes together in the…
Find out more »August 2025
Pickin’ for Minerals– Children’s Program
August 9, 11 AM $5, Pre-registration required Kids ages 5-11 can experience the excitement of gem mining in North Carolina with expert guidance from Amy Pitts. Click here to register!
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