“Volunteer” defined. (a) An individual who performs hours of service for a public agency for civic, charitable, or humanitarian reasons, without promise, expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered, is…
Your Guide to a Day Trip to the Earl Scruggs Center
Spring is here in Shelby, NC, and with that comes delightful weather and the urge to take daytrips or explore your own community. We hope that means you are planning…
This self-guided walking tour in Shelby highlights historic structures dating back to the 1850s which include Webbley, a national historic landmark and house of O. Max Gardner; a 1907 Classic…
Special Exhibition: African American Builders & Architects Opening
African American Builders & Architects opened to our members on February 8, 2021. Check out these pictures from the opening day celebration! [gallery size="large" ids="3328,3329,3330,3331,3332,3333,3334,3335,3336,3337,3338,3339,3340,3341,3342,3343,3344" orderby="rand"]
Celebrating the life of Louise Scruggs (1927 – 2006)
Anne “Louise” Certain Scruggs was a woman ahead of her time. When she began managing Flatt & Scruggs in 1955, the role of a professional manager was a new concept.…
On this day in 1924, Earl Scruggs was born in the Flint Hill community of Cleveland County, NC. In this community, he learned a love for music and perfected “Scruggs…
Top 5 Things to do to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Birth of Bluegrass 1. Visit the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC. Learn about the life and…
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move." - Satchel Paige Spring 2018 brings baseball to the Earl Scruggs Center. From…
Special Exhibit – David Holt: Photos, Music & Stories
Exhibit dates: July 8th, 2017 - January 13, 2018 David Holt is a musician, storyteller, artist, historian and radio and television host who has collected and performed the songs and…
