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…
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 – 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…
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…
May 16, 2015 - January 3, 2016. Feast Here Tonight: Southern Food & Music Traditions Exhibition celebrating the intersections of southern foods and music. The Earl Scruggs Center’s…