Henry Skaggs, the Kentucky LonghunterHenry Skaggs, the Kentucky Longhunter
This week on our YouTube channel we tell the story of Henry Skaggs, one of the legendary Kentucky longhunters of the 18th century and his remarkable journey from his early
Author: Steve Gilly
Dr. Thomas Walker Sets Off On His First Expedition West – March 6, 1750Dr. Thomas Walker Sets Off On His First Expedition West – March 6, 1750
When people think of the early exploration of Kentucky, Daniel Boone is the first name that comes to mind. However, nearly two decades before Boone’s arrival, Dr. Thomas Walker, a
The Unconventional Life and Tragic End of Bill EadsThe Unconventional Life and Tragic End of Bill Eads
On March 5, 1920, William H. Eads, better known as Bill Eads, passed away in Marion, Virginia. His final days were spent at the asylum for the insane, a tragic
The Layland Mine Disaster – March 2, 1915The Layland Mine Disaster – March 2, 1915
On the morning of March 2, 1915, a catastrophic explosion tore through the No. 3 Mine in Layland, West Virginia, operated by the New River & Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company.
Whiskey, Dynamite and Faith: An Appalachian Preacher’s Fiery BattleWhiskey, Dynamite and Faith: An Appalachian Preacher’s Fiery Battle
In this episode of the podcast, we tell the story of Reverend William Riley Rickman, a steadfast preacher who took on the liquor industry in Pocahontas, Virginia. Join Steve and
Murder in the U.S. Capitol: The Death of Congressman William TaulbeeMurder in the U.S. Capitol: The Death of Congressman William Taulbee
On February 28, 1890, an argument that had been brewing for years turned deadly on the eastern marble stairs of the U.S. Capitol. William Preston Taulbee, a former Kentucky congressman
Remembering the Buffalo Creek Disaster: 53 Years LaterRemembering the Buffalo Creek Disaster: 53 Years Later
On February 26, 1972, disaster struck Logan County, West Virginia. In one of the worst coal-related tragedies in U.S. history, a coal slurry impoundment dam managed by Pittston Coal Company
February 24, 1868: The Impeachment of Andrew JohnsonFebruary 24, 1868: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
On February 24, 1868, President Andrew Johnson became the first of three U.S. presidents to be impeached. His tenure was marked by intense conflict with Congress over Reconstruction policies following
Tennessee’s Pivotal Step Toward ReconstructionTennessee’s Pivotal Step Toward Reconstruction
On this day in 1865, Tennessee took a critical step in rejoining the Union by ratifying a new state constitution. Under the leadership of Military Governor Andrew Johnson—appointed by President
The Battle of Kings MountainThe Battle of Kings Mountain
Today, we tell the remarkable story of the Overmountain men, Appalachian frontiersmen from the far western parts of North Carolina and Virginia. As tensions escalated in the South, these settlers