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Historical earthquakes in western Virginia

The largest earthquake to originate in Virginia in historic times occurred on May 31, 1897. The epicenter was in Giles County.

After World War II, when factories such as General Motors were heavily recruiting, 7 million migrated north on the Hillbilly Highway.

Construction toys of the early 20th century helped kids learn by exercising what we now think of as “spatial intelligence.”

We open today’s show with the tale of how Aaron Burr, former Vice President of the United States, hatched a plan to form a new country.

Most folks don’t know anything about an Appalachian Shivaree, but it is not something a groom wants to face on his first night of marriage.