Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Fire up the Christmas pudding!

Tradition holds that Pudding Ridge, NC, in Davie County, got its name one rainy day in February 1781 during a Revolutionary War engagement.

December 6, 2016 Coal mining / Mine disasters / West Virginia

Worst mine disaster in US history

On December 6, 1907, explosions occurred at the No. 6 and No. 8 mines at Monongah, West Virginia. The earth shook as far as eight miles away.

December 5, 2016 Coal mining / Mine Wars / Museums / West Virginia

The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum: Getting Stronger by the Member

The history of workers meeting violence with violence, with tragic consequences. The history of workers fighting for basic rights.

Laytham house with horse-drawn sleigh in front, Mays Lick, Ky

December 2, 2016 Winter

Dashing through the snow

The first of December was Sled Day; that was the day when sleds of all sorts were readied and sleigh bells were made to shine.

Inez Palmer at Ohio Reformatory for Women

December 1, 2016 Appalachian crime / Ohio

Double murder in Vinton County, part 2

Arthur Stout was found guilty of second degree murder and Inez Palmer with first degree murder in April of 1927. They both were sentenced to life terms.

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