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October 2024
Coffee with the Curator
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE Curious about having over a century of Shelby Star newspapers at your fingertips? For September’s Coffee with the Curator, join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and Gardner Webb University Dean of the Library and University Archivist Natalie Bishop for a discussion about a new digitization project that will see decades of Shelby Star issues transformed from Microfilm to searchable online documents opening up new possibilities of research for…
Find out more »November 2024
Sacred Sounds of Western North Carolina: A Shaped Note Singing Workshop with Laura Boosinger
Shaped Note singing is a sacred music tradition that traces its roots back to the 19th century when congregations that did not have access to pianos and organs sang acapella with the aid of specialized hymn books that used shapes instead of traditional notation in order to be more accessible to those who could not read music. Today this form of singing is still in use and many gatherings are held throughout the country, bringing singers from far and wide…
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE Do you enjoy local history? Grab your coffee and join us Wednesday, November 20, at 10:30 AM for Coffee with the Curator in our Great Hall! Our curator, Zach Dressel, will facilitate a discussion on a topic relating to our county’s history and present items from the Cleveland County Historical Collection. Click here to register!
Find out more »March 2025
The Earl Experience Banjo Camp
Dates: March 7-8, 2025 Registration Fee: Early Bird Special $500 (Price Increases January 1) Instructors: Bill Evans, Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott Benson Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, all ages The Earl Experience Banjo Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp with world renowned, expert level instructors and a chance to experience the legacy of Earl Scruggs. Held at the Earl Scruggs Center, campers will receive Scruggs-style instruction in the Center’s Great Hall, participate in discussions about the life and career of…
Find out more »May 2025
Explore the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail Bus Trip
Join us on May 2-4, 2025 for an unforgettable journey along The Crooked Road. We'll visit iconic stops including the Floyd Country Store, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Blue Ridge Music Center, and the Carter Family Fold! Early Bird Rate: Member - $1,050 Non-Member - $1,150 Package Includes: Hotel Accommodations Travel Accommodations Select Meals: 1 Continental Breakfast, 2 Boxed Meals, 1 Lunch Buffet 2 Live Music Events 4 Attraction Tours Rates increase on July 1,…
Find out more »August 2025
Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Mill Spring, NC 28756 United States
The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend, Earl Scruggs, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County, NC. It was here in this region, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for his influential and groundbreaking career. Best known for bringing the “Scruggs style” of playing the 5-string banjo to the world, he crossed musical boundaries and…
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