Appalachian History

In 1925, Floyd Collins, one of the world’s premier cavers, met a tragic and bizarre end in part of what is now known to be Mammoth Cave.

She grieved as long as she lived for her Victorine

Victorine’s mother was working as help in Gen James R. Wyly’s household when she fell in love with Eugene Pinard.

Long known to Native Americans of the area, Cumberland Falls received its name from Dr. Thomas Walker during his 1750 explorations.

Author James Still spent most of his life in the Hindman Settlement of Knott County, KY. Still worked as a farmer, librarian and teacher.

January 25 marks the 255rd birthday of poet Robert Burns (1759-1796), who continues to be widely loved in the Scots-Irish community.