Earl Scruggs Center

The Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby is a museum and cultural hub devoted to the music and history of Cleveland County, North Carolina, and to the legacy of banjo master Earl Scruggs. It offers interactive exhibits, educational programs for schools and adults, and live performances built around bluegrass, Americana and roots music.

Visitors can see the current special exhibition, Voices of the Frontier, which covers the region's history before and around Cleveland County's founding, and can check the events calendar for roots music concerts and lectures. Tickets for ticketed events are sold online, and the center offers a free day for Cleveland County residents. Group tours and field trips can be planned in advance, and the center also rents its space for events.