Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Something Fishy’s Goin’ on Here

“Each piece I do,” says Kentucky woodcarver Stan West, “takes me through a spiritual journey of creation of mind, body, and soul.”

Lajos Márton & Istvan György, 17, left their Transylvanian village & arrived in America on January 28, 1907 planning to go to Portsmouth, OH.

Some of the New Year traditions found in Appalachia include the New Year baby, which made its way into the region via German immigrants.

KY film director Michael Crisp aims to bring Floyd’s incredible story to a wider audience, allowing others an opportunity to learn about him.

Call them things if you wish, or objects, or relics. Without interpretation these items are useless–the museums that hold them, warehouses.