Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Book Review: ‘Out of Peel Tree’

This novel-in-stories about a contemporary Appalachian family follows a grandmother, Essie, and her lineage from Peel Tree, WV to Texas.

Keeping alive mountain heritage through an oral history project, documentary film, public programs, & student programs in the public schools.

The 3rd book in Jim Rada’s historical novel series Canawlers, about the lives of those who worked and lived on the C&O Canal.

This new tv/online show will feature positive, uplifting stories of the people and places in the East Kentucky hills.

Recognizing the historic significance of the Monteith Homstead, the citizens of Dillsboro, NC rallied to create an Appalachian Women’s Museum.