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
Category: The Appalachian Frontier
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 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
Revenge on the Frontier: The Tragic Tale of Old Tassel and the Kirk Family MassacreRevenge on the Frontier: The Tragic Tale of Old Tassel and the Kirk Family Massacre
Old Tassel, a prominent figure among the Overhill Cherokee, was a staunch advocate for peace during a period of conflict between them and the settlers moving into East Tennessee. Despite
On This Day in 1789: The Start of Tennessee’s Journey to StatehoodOn This Day in 1789: The Start of Tennessee’s Journey to Statehood
On December 22, 1789, North Carolina took a historic step by ceding its six westernmost counties—Washington, Sullivan, Greene, Davidson, Sumner, Hawkins, and Tennessee—to the federal government. These counties were organized
The Frontier Trailblazer: Elisha Wallen, LonghunterThe Frontier Trailblazer: Elisha Wallen, Longhunter
Elisha Wallen was more than just a man of the frontier—he was a trailblazer who left an mark on the region’s history. Today we tell the story of this legendary
The Daring Rescue of Jemima BooneThe Daring Rescue of Jemima Boone
https://youtu.be/LWnSPOreX98 Join us as we tell the adventurous and daring story of the kidnapping of Jemima Boone, daughter of the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone, by a Native American war party
The Long Hunter’s Legacy: James Smith’s Survival in AppalachiaThe Long Hunter’s Legacy: James Smith’s Survival in Appalachia
Today we tell the remarkable story of James Smith, a frontiersman and longhunter whose fight for survival in the Appalachian wilderness in 1767 after a hunting expedition tested his knowledge,
Deathwind in the Wilderness: The Lewis Wetzel StoryDeathwind in the Wilderness: The Lewis Wetzel Story
Today we venture into the untamed wilderness of the late 18th-century Appalachian frontier, along the Ohio River. In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, Steve and Rod unearth the life
Frontier Justice: Russell Bean and Andrew JacksonFrontier Justice: Russell Bean and Andrew Jackson
Russell Bean was the son of William Bean and his wife, Lydia, the first people to settle in what’s now Tennessee and for whom Bean Station is named. Russell, considered