Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Museums

Learning the Curve: The Artistry of Matt Moulthrop

Crafting his selection of various trees found mainly in the Southeastern United States, Matt Moulthrop tells the unique account of our region.

A new exhibit at the Visitor’s Center at Knoxville’s Blount Mansion features highlights from the permanent collection.

Curator Andrew Talkov of the Virginia Historical Society discusses the thinking behind this exhibit for the Civil War Sesquicentennial.

Talcott, WV rallies to save and re-purpose a local dry goods store into the John Henry Museum, to tell the 1871 story of his legendary battle.

The Center for Appalachian Studies & Services, & The Appalachian Project are on a mission to change America’s misconceptions on Appalachia.

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Appalachian Innovators: Untold Stories of Invention and Ingenuity
July 16, 2024
Heavy Rainfall Events and Their Impacts in Appalachian History
February 27, 2024
From Root Cellars to Larders to Modern Pantries: The Evolution of Food Storage in Appalachian Homesteads
January 12, 2024
A Journey Through Appalachian Winemaking History
November 9, 2023
The Historic Role and Contemporary Allure of Vintage Appalachian Farm Trucks
September 7, 2023

David Doerr on Tapping Oil at the Roots of a Family Tree
Tami on The Guineas of West Virginia
Marbles in the Graveyard - The Secret Life of Marbles on Put the corpse in the barn till spring
Brian Sherwood on 125 reasons you’ll get sent to the lunatic asylum
Kat on “Everyday” Appalachian Superstitions

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