Hammer and Steel: The Story of John HenryHammer and Steel: The Story of John Henry
Railroads played a crucial role in the development of Appalachia, but the construction of these vital links to the world was no easy feat. Today we go on the road
Category: Legends
Pop Kramer: The Appalachian Daredevil on Two WheelsPop Kramer: The Appalachian Daredevil on Two Wheels
Harry “Pop” Kramer, was a vaudeville trick cyclist whose story is filled with circus flair, daring feats, and personal tragedy. Born in 1875 in Alexandria, Virginia, Harry’s journey from a
The Blue People of KentuckyThe Blue People of Kentucky
In 1820 French orphan Martin Fugate and his wife Elizabeth arrived as new settlers in eastern Kentucky. Unknown to them, they carried genetic traits that would pass on to their
An Appalachian Frontier Legend: Simon Kenton, Part OneAn Appalachian Frontier Legend: Simon Kenton, Part One
Today we have a story so big we had to split it into two parts! Simon Kenton was an Appalachian explorer, longhunter and guide. His life was so filled with
French, The Alderson LionFrench, The Alderson Lion
In 1890 the circus came to Alderson, West Virginia. When the circus moved on, it left a new resident of the town, which became loved by all, well, except for
The Outlaw Otto Wood: Appalachian Escape ArtistThe Outlaw Otto Wood: Appalachian Escape Artist
Otto Wood was headed in the wrong direction from a young age. As a child he learned how to make moonshine while in the care of his relatives in West
The Flatwoods MonsterThe Flatwoods Monster
Did some Braxton County, West Virginia, kids see a UFO back in 1952? Some folks thought so, especially after locals began exhibiting strange symptoms. Today Steve and Rod tell the
The Unfetchable Melungeon Moonshiner (Video)The Unfetchable Melungeon Moonshiner (Video)
A woman who once lived atop Newman’s Ridge in Hancock County developed a reputation as the biggest moonshiner in Appalachia, literally. Her unique ability to avoid the law brought reporters
The Greenbrier GhostThe Greenbrier Ghost
In 1897 a young woman’s neck was broken, killing her. Her husband was arrested and convicted, partly on testimony from her mother, who told the jury what the ghost of
The Legendary Revenuer: Big SixThe Legendary Revenuer: Big Six
We’ve told stories of moonshiners; we’ve even interviewed one of them. Today we’re going to tell the story of untaxed whiskey from the other side, that of the federal revenue