Appalachian History

Woman with Child in Rocking Chair by William H. Johnson

July 19, 2017 Child rearing

The over-wrought child requires quiet methods

There is something about the movement of rocking that will often tempt the sick, overwrought child to slumber.

Carolina, Knoxville and Western stock certificate

July 18, 2017 Railroad industry / South Carolina

The Swamp Rabbit engineer had to back up a mile to retrieve a lost cow-catcher

The “Swamp Rabbit,” true to its name, did not mind inequalities in its pathway, so the track went up and down, following the lay of the land.

A very deep love for Maryland’s Oakland & Garrett County is born into all the descendants of Francis Scott Key, who’ve spent summers at 79 Alder Street.

katherine langley photo and campaign promo ticket

July 14, 2017 Kentucky / Politics

He wears the breeches but the lady has the brains

When Katherine Langley hit the campaign trail, the feeling was widespread that her husband had been the victim of a political conspiracy.

July 13, 2017 Appalachian crime / Virginia / Womens suffrage

Was it murder? Or a heart attack?

“I went up to Wise that night along with my cousin and not meaning no harm,” testified Edith Maxwell at her murder trial.