NEWS & STORIES
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IBMA Foundation’s Grant
We are thankful and delighted to receive support from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Foundation for our “Roots and Strings: The Foundations of Bluegrass” project. During the week of […]
Gardner-Webb Archives and Earl Scruggs Center Collaborate on Bible Exhibit
By the late 18th Century, Bibles had become treasured family heirlooms-not just for the spiritual aspect, but because the pages were used to record marriages, births and deaths. In recognition […]
Earl Scruggs Center Announces: Center Stage Concert Series
Earl Scruggs Center Announces: Center Stage Concert Series Cost: $10 – $100 Live music returns to the heart of Cleveland County in early 2022 with the announcement of the Earl […]
EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL ARTIST LINEUP FOR SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2022 INAUGURAL EVENT
EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL ARTIST LINEUP FOR SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2022 INAUGURAL EVENT JERRY DOUGLAS BAND, THE EARLS OF LEICESTER, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, SAM BUSH BAND, ALISON BROWN, […]
A Perfect Long Weekend In Shelby, North Carolina
It’s easy to spend a perfect long weekend in Shelby, North Carolina, a stop on the North Carolina Blue Ridge Music Trail. This city and surrounding Cleveland County proclaim their […]
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for local gift ideas? Here’s a list of our staff’s top 10 favorites available in our gift shop! 1. Mary Beth Martin – Step It Up & Go by David […]
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN MELODIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
A trip up to the mountains is never complete without a stop in Asheville. This city pays homage to its mountain roots with live music and cultural celebrations. Pop into […]
Find Your Rhythm Here
Located in the rolling foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, nestled between Asheville and Charlotte, Cleveland County, North Carolina is a place that welcomes visitors from around the world. A rich […]
Earl Scruggs Center Announces: New Special Exhibition
Earl Scruggs Center Announces: New Special Exhibition Everyman Jack: Stories & Illustrations by Gail E. Haley The Earl Scruggs Center announces a new special exhibition, Everyman Jack: Stories & Illustrations […]
The Biggest Week in Bluegrass
IBMA World of Bluegrass comes to Raleigh, September 28 – October 2 Last year, we participated in the International Bluegrass Music Association’s virtual World of Bluegrass event, but this year, […]