The Dunglen Hotel – Thurmond, West VirginiaThe Dunglen Hotel – Thurmond, West Virginia
In 1901 an opulent hotel was built along the banks of the New River, across that river from the coal town of Thurmond. This hotel went on to host political
The Coal Mine Explosion At Farmington, West VirginiaThe Coal Mine Explosion At Farmington, West Virginia
On November 20, 1968, there was a massive explosion at the Consol number 9 mine near Farmington, West Virginia. This explosion resulted in the death of scores of miners, including
Smoky Mountains National Park Sets New Visitor Record – August 6, 1937Smoky Mountains National Park Sets New Visitor Record – August 6, 1937
On this day in 1937 it was announced that the new Smoky Mountains National Park broke a record for visitors during the month of July, with 132,539 people entering the
Robert Porterfield and the Barter TheaterRobert Porterfield and the Barter Theater
From its beginnings in a former church, the Barter Theater has become the premiere theatrical destination in Appalachia, starting the careers of many a Broadway and Hollywood actor. Today we
The Start of the Rowan County War – August 4, 1884The Start of the Rowan County War – August 4, 1884
August 4, 1884 was an election day in Rowan County, Kentucky. During the day an argument erupted between Republican John Martin and Democrat Floyd Tolliver, resulting in Tolliver shooting and
The Appalachian Rip Van WinkleThe Appalachian Rip Van Winkle
In the Washington Irving story, Rip Van Winkle partakes in some boozy fun in the Catskill Mountains in New York, then falls asleep for 20 years, waking to find the
An Interview With An Appalachian MoonshinerAn Interview With An Appalachian Moonshiner
Today we talk with a part of Appalachian history: a man who once ran moonshine in Henry County, Virginia, as a young man many decades ago. His name is Ira
How Gatlinburg Got It’s Name – Video VersionHow Gatlinburg Got It’s Name – Video Version
We now have this week’s podcast episode produced with fully-produced video, which you can watch on our YouTube channel by clicking this link: Thank you all for watching. Be sure
Anthracite Coal Strike in Pennsylvania – 1922Anthracite Coal Strike in Pennsylvania – 1922
One hundred years ago an anthracite coal strike was in full force in the Pennsylvania coal fields, after coal operators in the state rejected UMW demands on wage rates, hours,
Tennessee Readmitted To The Union – July 24, 1866Tennessee Readmitted To The Union – July 24, 1866
On this day in 1866 Tennessee was readmitted into the Union after the Civil War, a week after it ratified the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That secession prompted