2013 - Page 8 of 14 - Appalachian History

‘Appalachian Bestiary’ presents stories of fantastical creatures—snipes, belled buzzards, hoop snakes—from the region’s folklore.

Cleudis Robbins Memorial Storytelling Contest Announced

The contest has been established by the family of Cleudis Robbins to celebrate both his life and the Appalachian storytelling tradition.

Radio producer Catherine Moore intersperses interviews with WV writer Mary Lee Settle & modern-day Cedar Grove, WV residents.

Virginia has only one person who is a karst protection specialist, but his efforts help safeguard the water supply of millions regionally.

The Anderson County Museum will publish a book this fall that contains the World War II experiences of twenty county residents.