Exhibits

Everyman Jack: Stories & Illustrations by Gail E. Haley

9/10/21 - 12/23/21

"Jack," a classic folk hero whose stories and adventures have become entwined in Appalachian history and culture, has worldwide origins. Through the books of author and illustrator Gail Haley, we…

African American Builders and Architects

2/9/2021 - 8/7/2021

African American Builders and Architects explores the extraordinary buildings across the state of NC constructed by free black artisans and slaves during the pre-Civil War era. Learn about the building…

Standing Her Ground: Women in Country Music

2/14/2020 - 12/31/2020

For as long as country music has existed in its many forms, including bluegrass and folk, women have played important roles. Most of us are familiar with the big-name performers,…

Special Exhibit – Carolina Calling: The Photography of Daniel Coston

9/21/19 - 12/31/19

Carolina Calling: The Photography of Daniel Coston celebrates the work of Charlotte-based music photographer Daniel Coston and the North Carolina musicians he has photographed over the past 25 years.  …

Special Exhibit – Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look At Southern Stereotypes In Cartoons

3/19/2019 - 8/22/2019

Exhibit dates: March 19, 2019 – August 22, 2019   Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons tackles assumptions – real and imagined – about the South as…

Special Exhibit – Home Plate Don’t Move: Baseball & Community

3/17/2018 - 2/8/2019

March 17, 2018 – February 8, 2019   “JUST TAKE THE BALL AND THROW IT WHERE YOU WANT TO.  THROW STRIKES. HOME PLATE DON’T MOVE.” – SATCHEL PAIGE   Spring…

Special Exhibit – David Holt: Photos, Music & Stories

7/8/17 - 1/13/18

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…

Special Exhibit – Grand Ole Opry

1/28/17 - 5/20/17

Exhibit dates: January 28th, 2017 - May 20, 2017   The Earl Scruggs Center is excited to announce its next special exhibit, Grand Ole Opry, a traveling exhibit by ExhibitsUSA, a program…

Special Exhibit – Star Spangled Sounds: Stories of Music and the Military

6/4/16 - 1/7/17

Exhibit Dates: June 4, 2016 - January 7, 2017   With the support of our presenting sponsor, the City of Shelby and our Premium Sponsors Carter Chevrolet and HomeTrust Bank, the…

Special Exhibit – Carolina Faces: The Photography of Don Sturkey

1/23/16 - 5/15/16

Exhibit Dates: January 23, 2016 - May 15, 2016   In partnership with the Wilson Library of UNC Chapel Hill, and with the support of our presenting sponsor, the City…