Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Nancy Green, the first ‘Aunt Jemima’

Nancy Green, of Mt Sterling, KY, became the first person to portray the Aunt Jemima pancake character in 1893.

Llewelyn Moon Sign’s started up in 1935, and Farmer’s Co-op calendar’s been around for awhile. But the gold standard was, and still is, the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Historic Indiana "Liberty Line" advertisement

February 27, 2017 Ohio / Slaves / Underground Railway

I had almost fell out with God for making me a slave

I allus wanted to be free. I kep thinkin’ about runnin’ away but had been puttin’ it off. I had almost fell out with God for making me a slave.

February 24, 2017 Museums / West Virginia / Womens suffrage

New WV exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month

New exhibit in Morgantown, and its accompanying interactive tour, features artwork from 6 noteworthy WV women.

Russell Sanders and A.C.'s Viking in 1962 win

February 23, 2017 Alabama / Horse racing

Harness race king Sanders Russell wins the Hambletonian, at age 62

Russell Sanders began harness racing while still in high school and won his first race in 1915. He won 1,116 first places.

Author: Dave Tabler

Nancy Green, the first ‘Aunt Jemima’

Farmer or astrologer? Both!

I had almost fell out with God for making me a slave

New WV exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month

Harness race king Sanders Russell wins the Hambletonian, at age 62