Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Carter G. Woodson, father of Black History Month

West Virginia educator Carter G. Woodson, the son of former slaves, was pivotal in the development of Black History Month.

The wife will keep the little house clean; take care of the pigs and chickens; milk the cow and tend the garden.

Arizona Houston Hughes taught elementary school in Avery County, NC for 57 years. In 1953 she received NC Teacher of the Year award.

In 1925, Floyd Collins, one of the world’s premier cavers, met a tragic and bizarre end in part of what is now known to be Mammoth Cave.

Victorine’s mother was working as help in Gen James R. Wyly’s household when she fell in love with Eugene Pinard.