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Standing Her Ground: Women in Country Music

Earl Scruggs Center 103 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, United States

For as long as country music has existed in its many forms, including bluegrass and folk, women have played important roles. Most of us are familiar with the big-name performers, but women have been influential in all areas of the country music industry. From performing to songwriting, from managing to producing, this exhibit honors and […]

Wheels Through Time Museum

Wheels Through Time Museum 62 Vintage Lane, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum has announced October 1 as the opening day for its 2020 season. “After an extended delay due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are excited to announce that we will be opening October 1 and look forward to seeing all of our visitors, supporters, and lifetime members," said Museum President Trish Walksler. […]

Venus & Vance: A Virtual Appalachian Christmas Carol

This two-act piece begins with a viewing of the annual Appalachian Christmas Carol, which follows the story of Venus--an enslaved woman that lived on the Vance plantation--and concludes with a panel discussion on the complicated legacy of Zebulon Vance, our collective histories, how we interpret them, and the role of museums and historic sites. The […]

Venus & Vance: A Virtual Appalachian Christmas Carol

This two-act piece begins with a viewing of the annual Appalachian Christmas Carol, which follows the story of Venus--an enslaved woman that lived on the Vance plantation--and concludes with a panel discussion on the complicated legacy of Zebulon Vance, our collective histories, how we interpret them, and the role of museums and historic sites. The […]

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