Appalachian History

Book Review: ‘Corn From a Jar’ emphasizes humanity of moonshiners

Book review of Dan Pierce’s newly published book ‘Corn from a Jar’ about moonshiners in the Southern Appalachians.

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

“Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste” brings bookworms into the lives of the folks who save heritage vegetable & fruit seeds.

Documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion releases ‘Hollow,’ showing life in McDowell County, WV. Supported by West Virginia Humanities Council.

Matt Ravenscroft inspires students to document their town/regional history in his Historical Methods Research class.