The 1902 Quarter House BattleThe 1902 Quarter House Battle
Nestled in Mingo Hollow, six miles west of Middlesboro, Kentucky, the Quarter House was no ordinary saloon. Its unique position on the Tennessee state line allowed patrons to evade the
The Himlerville Experiment: Appalachia’s Only Miner-Owned Coal TownThe Himlerville Experiment: Appalachia’s Only Miner-Owned Coal Town
There was once a coal company in Appalachia that was owned not by wealthy investors but by its employees, in a cooperative enterprise. And the houses in the company’s coal
Appalachia’s Ginseng KingAppalachia’s Ginseng King
Ginseng is a plant with a rich history and high demand in Asia, which brought buyers to Appalachia, home to an American version of this much desired root. This
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
Appalachia’s Mysterious Mountain of Lost Souls (VIDEO)Appalachia’s Mysterious Mountain of Lost Souls (VIDEO)
Today on our YouTube channel, we tell a story about a place that over a century ago was said to have been shrouded in mystery and fear, known for inexplicable
Ale-8-One: Appalachia’s Homegrown Soda LegacyAle-8-One: Appalachia’s Homegrown Soda Legacy
Discover the fascinating story of Kentucky’s unique soft drink, “Ale 8 One,” in this episode of Stories of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they tell the history of this