Appalachian History

Popcorn Sutton: The Last Moonshiner

Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton was a living legend. The day he committed suicide, he launched himself into the pages of American lore.

Roanoke is one of America’s great rail centers and prides itself on that history; African Americans have a long history with its railroad.

Barbara Butler discusses the challenges of preserving & protecting a cherished family cemetery which includes clearing it and adding a fence.

A one-of-a-kind museum exhibit on Appalachian Children’s Literature opens in Knoxville. The pride in its children’s literature is very clear.

Euharlee History Museum, 15 minutes west of Cartersville, GA, recently opened a new temporary exhibit on the Civil War history of the area.