Exhibits

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…

Special Exhibit – Feast Here Tonight

5/16/15 - 1/3/16

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…