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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, […]
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. […]