NEWS & STORIES
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Volunteer Appreciation Day 2021
“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 […]
HISTORIC SHELBY WALKING TOUR
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!
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. […]
2021 Official Charlotte City Guide
Just 45 minutes from Uptown Charlotte, discover the quintessential heart of Carolina culture in the rolling hills of Cleveland County, connecting the Piedmont to the mountains. From groundbreaking bluegrass to […]
Happy Birthday Earl Scruggs
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 […]
Celebrating 75 Years of the Birth of Bluegrass
Top 5 Things to do to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Birth of Bluegrass Visit the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC. Learn about the life and career of […]
Sincere Forms of Flattery: American Popular Music
The Earl Scruggs Center’s upcoming program Sincere Forms of Flattery: Blacks, Whites, and American Popular Music’ by Billy Stevens Tuesday, July, 8th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. It will be […]
Earl Scruggs Center Announces Two Special Exhibits for 2015
We are the Music Makers, January 10, 2015 – May 2, 2015 “We are the Music Makers” exhibition illuminating living southern music cultures and communities. Traveling exhibition commemorates 20th anniversary of […]