Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

The Little Niagara of the South

Long known to Native Americans of the area, Cumberland Falls received its name from Dr. Thomas Walker during his 1750 explorations.

Author James Still spent most of his life in the Hindman Settlement of Knott County, KY. Still worked as a farmer, librarian and teacher.

January 25 marks the 255rd birthday of poet Robert Burns (1759-1796), who continues to be widely loved in the Scots-Irish community.

Her provocative pin-up images violated all manner of sexual taboos, finally invoking a US Senate Committee investigation into pornography.

Blue Ridge VA resident Mamie Bryan quilted during the winter months, setting up her quilting frame in the living room near the fire.