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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 […]

Freeman Owle, Cherokee Storyteller

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

Join us for a Cherokee storytelling program featuring Freeman Owle, who will engage adults and children with a mix of history and ancient Cherokee stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Owle has told stories and presented programs on Cherokee history and culture throughout the Southeast for more than twenty years. An […]

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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