Appalachian History

The bondage photos? Why, I thought they were cute

Her provocative pin-up images violated all manner of sexual taboos, finally invoking a US Senate Committee investigation into pornography.

Blue Ridge VA resident Mamie Bryan quilted during the winter months, setting up her quilting frame in the living room near the fire.

Dad went with a friend to get food for the family, store was closed. They broke into it–took nothing but milk. Charged with a federal crime!

When I told him who I was, he exhibited that same kindly expression of countenance & benevolent disposition that characterized his whole life.

On January 17, 1781, American Genl. Daniel Morgan scored a stunning victory over British Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton’s regulars at Cowpens.