The Earl Scruggs Center

02/07/2025

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Join us at the Earl Scruggs Center and become a volunteer!

🌎 Meet visitors from all corners of the globe and make a global impact by sharing the rich history and culture housed within our center.

🎉 Enjoy exclusive volunteer events and opportunities to connect with fellow volunteers who share your passion for preserving history.

💰 Plus, earn Earl Bucks through our volunteer rewards program, redeemable for discounts on merchandise, event tickets, and more. Your time and effort are valued, and we want to show our appreciation!

Join our team today and be a part of something truly special. Together, we can inspire and educate visitors from near and far.

[email protected]
704-487-6233

02/06/2025

We’re excited to invite you to a very special evening celebrating the legacy of Earl Scruggs with the Del McCoury Band, Rob Ickes, and Trey Hensley at the Remembering Earl concert!

Due to an unforeseen issue with the facilities at Malcom Brown Auditorium, the concert will now be held at the brand-new Crest High School Auditorium, located just 10 minutes from the original venue.

📍 New Venue:
Crest High School Auditorium
800 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

For those who have already purchased tickets—no worries! Your ticket(s) will automatically transfer to the new venue, and we’ll reach out if any seat adjustments are needed. The show time and all other details remain the same.

🎟 Tickets are still available! If you haven’t secured yours yet, don’t miss this incredible night of music honoring Earl Scruggs. 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/RemEarl25

Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable performance!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 704-487-6233 or [email protected].

Thank you for your support—we look forward to celebrating with you!

02/06/2025

Book your next meeting with us! The Earl Scruggs Center offers a beautiful, versatile space for groups as small as 2 to as large as 96.

All meeting rentals include:
✨Free Coffee
✨Fast Wi-Fi
✨A/V Assets
✨Break-Out Rooms
✨Exhibit Access During Breaks

Our space is great for large group sessions or small team meetings!

Contact us today to find out how we can meet your business needs:
[email protected]
704.487.6233

02/05/2025

Bill Evans & Kristin Scott Benson – Live at the Earl Scruggs Center!

📅 Thursday, March 6
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎟 $35 – Click here to purchase tickets: https://rb.gy/u6tcvm

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring two of the finest banjo players in bluegrass!

About Bill Evans
An internationally recognized five-string banjo powerhouse, Bill Evans is a performer, teacher, writer, and composer with a career spanning over 35 years. His passion and expertise make him a must-see! 🔗 billevansbanjo.com

About Kristin Scott Benson
A five-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year and winner of the 2018 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo & Bluegrass, Kristin has been a key member of The Grascals since 2008. She is regarded as one of the top bluegrass banjo players in the nation. 🔗 ksbbanjo.com

All tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred.

02/05/2025

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE

Starting an all-new season of Coffee with the Curator, join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and Dean of the Dover Library at Gardner Webb University Dr. Natalie Bishop as they unveil plans for an all-new local history project.

On December 22, 2022, a group of volunteers overseen by Earl Scruggs Center staff in collaboration with Cleveland County administration rehomed hundreds of photographs, documents, and historical objects located in the Shelby Star building that was slated for demolition. After moving the objects to the Cleveland County Historical Collection’s storage facility, a complete set of microfilm covering issues of the Shelby Star from 1902 to 2019 prompting Dressel and Bishop to begin plans for digitizing the microfilm and making it publicly accessible through digitalnc.org, North Carolina’s largest digital repository. Just over two years later Gardner Webb University has purchased the necessary equipment with grant funds and the multi-phase project is beginning in earnest. For this presentation Dressel and Bishop will outline this exciting new opportunity and demonstrate the equipment that will make a dream of the past a reality of the future.

The program will take place at the Dover Library at Gardner Webb University on February 20, 2025, at 10:30am be sure to register at www.earlscruggscenter.org as space is limited.

Click here to register: https://54473.blackbaudhosting.com/54473/Coffee-with-the-Curator-20Feb2025

02/04/2025

Dates: March 7-8, 2025
Registration Fee: $575
Instructors: Bill Evans, Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott Benson
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, all ages

The Earl Experience Banjo Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp with world renowned, expert level instructors and a chance to experience the legacy of Earl Scruggs. Held at the Earl Scruggs Center, campers will receive Scruggs-style instruction in the Center’s Great Hall, participate in discussions about the life and career of Mr. Scruggs, and a get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Center.

Campers will also receive a camp t-shirt, camp binder, and credentials. Other perks include an Earl Scruggs Center membership and discounts in various Uptown Shelby restaurants and shops.

A light breakfast will be provided to campers on Friday and Saturday, as well as snacks and coffee during the day.

Registration Link: https://rb.gy/o8yyrt
FAQs: https://rb.gy/2rukl7

02/04/2025

The Earl Scruggs Center’s Special Exhibition Gallery located on the second floor is temporarily closed for transition to the next exhibit.

The gallery will reopen on March 11, 2025 featuring -
Healing Waters: The History of Cleveland County’s Mineral Springs

02/03/2025

Our 2025 Center Stage Concert Series line-up is here!

A limited number of season passes are available until March 6. Season pass holders receive tickets to each show, a drink ticket for each show, and a commemorative concert poster. Preferred seating option is available too!

Individual show tickets on sale now ➡ www.EarlScruggsCenter.org/Events

Members - Don't forget to use your discount code!

Purchase season passes here ➡ https://shorturl.at/b3S4S

02/03/2025

Exclusive Offer for Remembering Earl Ticket Holders!

Got your tickets for our 2025 Remembering Earl Fundraiser? Stop by Guest Services and show your proof of purchase to enjoy 14% off jewelry—in-store only!

Offer valid now through February 15—don’t miss out!

02/01/2025

Here is your daily dose of Earl Scruggs!

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02/01/2025

Cleveland County residents, you get in FREE on Saturdays with a valid ID. Have an hour? A whole day? Check out our exhibits between 10am-4pm today!

01/31/2025

Our 2025 Center Stage Concert Series line-up is here!

A limited number of season passes are available until March 6. Season pass holders receive tickets to each show, a drink ticket for each show, and a commemorative concert poster. Preferred seating option is available too!

Individual show tickets go on sale starting February 1.

Members - Don't forget to use your discount code!

Purchase tickets here ➡ https://shorturl.at/b3S4S

01/31/2025

The Earl Scruggs Center is thrilled to present the Remembering Earl concert on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Malcolm Brown Auditorium, Shelby High School. This special event celebrates the legacy of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs, whose music was shaped by the cultural traditions of his hometown.

Headlining the evening is the legendary Del McCoury Band, with the talented Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley as the supporting act. Del, a Grammy winner and International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductee, was deeply influenced by Earl Scruggs, making this night even more special. Rob and Trey, known for their virtuosity and dynamic stage presence, will bring a fresh energy to the concert.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Malcolm Brown Auditorium, Shelby, NC
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/RemEarl25

01/30/2025

The Earl Scruggs Center is thrilled to invite you on our upcoming bus trip!

Join us on May 2-4, 2025 for an unforgettable journey along The Crooked Road. We'll visit iconic stops like the Floyd Country Store, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and more!

Member - $1,200
Non-Member - $1,300

Reserve your spot with a $275 non-refundable deposit and ask about our payment plan. Secure your place on this exciting adventure and experience the heart of country music with us!

Call 704-487-6233 or visit the Earl Scruggs Center to reserve your spot today!

01/30/2025

Housed in the beautifully restored 1907 historic Cleveland County Courthouse, the Earl Scruggs Center offers a variety of services and spaces for all types of special events. The Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center can be rented for a variety of uses including meetings, workshops, retreats, holiday parties, class reunions, weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations or whatever else you want to celebrate! The Earl Scruggs Center team brings experience and the desire to make your event one of a kind and memorable for you and your guests.

If you’re interested in hosting your special event at the Earl Scruggs Center, please contact us at 704.487.6233 or email to arrange a consultation at [email protected].

01/29/2025

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FREE

The Earl Scruggs Center is kicking off the 2025 Coffee with the Curator season with an exciting program at the Spangler Library in Lawndale, NC on January 30th. Join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and special presenter Theresa Lowe for an exploration of the interesting history behind the legendary Piedmont School that operated in Lawndale for nearly 100 years beginning in the late 19th century. Lowe will be offering a presentation that will guide the audience through Piedmont’s amazing story from a small Sunday School to a full boarding school before finally becoming part of the public school system until its closure in 1976. Dressel will present artifacts from the Cleveland County Historical Collection that are connected with the school’s past. The program will be given at the Spangler Library that was first built in 1910 as a library for the Piedmont School. The program will begin at 10am and coffee will be served.

Click here to register: https://54473.blackbaudhosting.com/54473/Coffee-with-the-Curator-20Nov2024