Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Dad went with a friend to get food for the family, store was closed. They broke into it–took nothing but milk. Charged with a federal crime!

We can lose nothing by kindness to a child

When I told him who I was, he exhibited that same kindly expression of countenance & benevolent disposition that characterized his whole life.

On January 17, 1781, American Genl. Daniel Morgan scored a stunning victory over British Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton’s regulars at Cowpens.

When Gertrude McKee took her seat in the NC Senate on January 7, 1931, she became the first woman in NC history to serve in that chamber.

Frances Benjamin Johnston transcended notions about women’s place to become a pioneer in American photography and photojournalism.