Smithsonian exhibit opens at SWU
SWU President Dr. Todd Voss cut the ribbon officially opening "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music," a Smithsonian traveling exhibit. Pictured from left: Randy Akers, Humanities Council SC director; Helen Hockwalt, Pickens County Museum curator, Voss and Wayne Kelley of the Pickens County Cultural Commission.
Dr. Todd Voss, president of Southern Wesleyan University, cut the ribbon officially opening "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music," a Smithsonian traveling exhibit on display until April 21, 2012, at the university’s campus in Central. The exhibit, which traces the diverse origins of American music, is located in Founders' Hall. The exhibit is a collaboration between the university and the Pickens County Museum, Birchwood Center and Humanities Council SC. Coinciding with the exhibit are numerous events that celebrate our musical heritage.