The Earl Scruggs Center

08/23/2025

Here is your daily dose of Earl Scruggs!

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08/23/2025

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!

08/22/2025

Plan your group visit to the Earl Scruggs Center today! Explore the legendary banjo master’s life and the region that shaped him with our self-guided tours of immersive exhibits. From year-round exhibits to the special "Healing Waters: A History of Cleveland County’s Mineral Springs" exhibition (March 11-December 27, 2025), there’s something for everyone!

Group Tour Options:

🪕Down the Road Tour🪕
Reserved Bus Parking
Self-Guided Tour
Groups

08/22/2025

We’re just 7 days away from the Earl Scruggs Music Festival — and the excitement is building!

Join us August 29–31 at Tryon International Equestrian Center for a weekend packed with world-class music, family fun, and unforgettable memories.

It’s almost time—are you ready?

Grab your tickets now and don’t miss a minute of the music!

08/21/2025

Looking for a place to hold a small event like a bridal shower or a baby shower? Check out our small event package!

Included in this package:
✨Four hour rental period between 10am and 4pm (during our operational hours). Additional time for a fee.
✨The duration of your rental will need to include time to decorate/set up before your guests arrive and time to tear down/clean up afterwards.
✨Maximum capacity in the space is 50 people.
✨Tables and chairs are provided.
✨All food options must be provided by a licensed and insured caterer, restaurant, or store bought.

Add a hosted 2-hour mimosa bar to your event! This includes two juice options, champagne flutes, & bartender. Momosa bar options available!

Call us at 704.487.6233 or email us at [email protected] to inquire today!

08/21/2025

🎉 Get festival ready with our exclusive bundle! 🎉

Headed to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival? Don’t miss out on our must-have festival pack, featuring:

🧢 ESC Khaki Hat

👕 ESC T-Shirt — your choice of Flint Hill NC, ESR Ringer, or our best-selling Instrument Shirt (now back in stock!)

🎒 ESC Clear Backpack — compliant with ESMF Bag Policy

PLUS TWO Mystery Gifts!

All this for just $50 + tax — available online only! Get yours now and rock the
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08/20/2025

Healing Waters: A History of Cleveland County’s Mineral Springs
March 11-December 27, 2025

Hearkening back to the first special exhibit held at the Earl Scruggs Center, Healing Waters tells the extraordinary story of the mineral springs that are the product of Cleveland County’s unique geology and their influential role in the history of tourism in the American South. Following the story of Cleveland Springs Resort, the exhibit details its rise from a simple inn to a destination for the elite of the South by the turn of the 20th century. Alongside Cleveland Springs were the shorter-lived Patterson Springs and McBrayer Springs that also catered to the wealthy of Cleveland County and beyond.

The great mineral spring resorts of yesteryear find a connection to the present and future through the unique minerals that can be found in few places on earth outside of Cleveland County. This includes lithium, a mineral that was praised for its curative powers at the time of Cleveland Springs but is today one of the most crucial resources on the planet. Healing Waters dedicates a portion of the exhibit to showcasing Cleveland County’s role in the future of technology through the innovations of the Albemarle Corporation one of the leading producers of lithium worldwide, with mining and processing operations in Kings Mountain, NC.

08/20/2025

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

08/19/2025

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].

08/19/2025

Don’t miss out on the exciting perks of being an Earl Scruggs Center member! We would love to have you! Call 704-487-6233 or online at http://earlscruggscenter.org/get-involved/memberships/

08/18/2025

The Earl Scruggs Center's YouTube page is full of educational videos including storybook readings, exploration of the exhibits, oral histories, and more!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFmXo_mQvBC-2uit6Kjj2A/featured

08/18/2025

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