A Historian’s Work to Tell the Largely Forgotten Stories of Frederick Douglass and Central Appalachia
Frederick Douglass is well known in history as a formerly enslaved person who became a prominent writer, activist…
‘Appalachian Fall’ Addresses Issues Facing Region
Appalachia has many strengths and faces many challenges. Some of those are addressed in a new book produced…
How To Use Online Time With Family To Record Family Stories
Many families have turned to video conferencing apps like Zoom and Skype to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Those online…
Rainbow Girl Murder Book Stirs Modern Controversy
On June 25, 1980, Vicki Durian and Nancy Santomero were killed in Pocahontas County. They were on the…
Q&A: ‘All This Marvelous Potential’ Looks At Kennedy’s 1968 Tour Of Appalachia
In February 1968, U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy visited eastern Kentucky to investigate the successes and the failures of…
Embracing Melungeon Roots and Culture in ‘Beyond the Sunset’
The Melungeon people of east Tennessee were isolated and discriminated against throughout much of their history. They began…