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“Mountain Mother Goose” Open House & Book Signing Set for Aug. 25

Stretching from the early 20th century, this collection of melodies traces the regional attitudes & traditions of American children at play.

July 11, 2013 Childrens games

The whimmy diddle – an old folk toy, made new again

The whimmy diddle is a traditional kinetic Appalachian toy commonly made from two sticks of rhododendron or mountain laurel.

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June 9, 2013 Podcast / Uncategorized

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We open today’s show a look at the origins of the phrase ‘Ollie, Ollie, in come free’. This was the call from the person who was ‘It’ in tag.

November 15, 2012 Appalachian scary tales / Cherokee folklore / Halloween / Writers

Beware the Hunter’s Moon

The sound of the hounds on the scent could be heard clearly across the mountains. He knew they were trailing the Ghost Bear. Every instinct he had told him so.

June 17, 2012 Podcast / Uncategorized

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We open today’s show with the story of how WV’s Philippi Covered Bridge got built, presented by guest narrator Roxy Todd.

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