Appalachian History

The work of the mountain mother

The work of the mountain mother is burdensome and she bears more than her share of responsibilities of the household.

In some communities there is 100% participation in the singing. Their songbook is and has been since 1832 The Harmonia Sacra.

Bunnies, baskets and bonnets are harbingers of the secular celebration of Easter.

William Murphy was regarded as a half-vagabond, but he was tolerated for the pleasure his enchanted violin gave.

Poe Mill employees, photographed in 1910, when mill worker J.C. Lindley allegedly murdered mill worker Ben Allen.