Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Vardy School class, no date, but 1920-1938 era sized

May 23, 2018 Melungeons / Tennessee

Educating the Melungeons

The Vardy School, (1929-1970s), was a mission school that offered educational opportunities to the Melungeons.

2 musical saw players dressed in concert attire

May 22, 2018 Appalachian music

Amaze your friends and irritate your enemies with it.

The musical saw is believed to have gotten its start somewhere in the Appalachian Mountains in the 19th century.

May 21, 2018 Alabama / Creek nation / Folklore

The Sleeping Giant – an Indian Legend from Alabama

Records speak of the mountain as “The Giant at Rest” & “Resting Giant.” Mother Nature has lovingly covered him with earth, to protect him.

May 18, 2018 Centenarians / Civil War / Virginia

One of the oldest Confederate veterans

Today, in our town, one of our grand old Confederate veterans passed the 96th milestone of his journey through this ever-changing world.

May 17, 2018 Farmers/farming

Busy as a…

There are different types of bees in a honey bee hive: Worker, Drone and Queen. Each has its own important roles and performs specific duties in a bee colony.

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