Kentucky’s Packhorse LibrariansKentucky’s Packhorse Librarians
In this episode, we tell the inspiring story of the packhorse librarians, a group of determined women who brought literacy and hope to the remote hollers of Eastern Kentucky during
March 18, 1932: The Execution of West Virginia’s “Lonely Hearts Killer,” Harry F. PowersMarch 18, 1932: The Execution of West Virginia’s “Lonely Hearts Killer,” Harry F. Powers
On this day in 1932, one of America’s most infamous serial killers met his end at the gallows in Moundsville, West Virginia. Harry F. Powers, born Herman Drenth in the
Appalachian Defiance: Ollie Combs’ Fight For Her HomeAppalachian Defiance: Ollie Combs’ Fight For Her Home
On today’s YouTube video we share the inspiring story of Ollie Combs, a formidable Appalachian woman who stood her ground against a powerful coal company in Knott County, Kentucky. Born
Middlesboro, Kentucky: A City Born in a Meteor Crater 135 Years Ago TodayMiddlesboro, Kentucky: A City Born in a Meteor Crater 135 Years Ago Today
On March 14, 1890, the city of Middlesboro, Kentucky, was officially incorporated—though it was originally spelled “Middlesborough.” Sitting just west of the Cumberland Gap, this city has a history as
The Opening of the Swannanoa Tunnel: March 11, 1879The Opening of the Swannanoa Tunnel: March 11, 1879
On this day in 1879, the Western North Carolina Railroad’s Swannanoa Tunnel officially opened, a key step in the construction of the railroad. Before its construction, Western North Carolina was
The Outlaw Kinnie Wagner Meets His Maker: March 9, 1958The Outlaw Kinnie Wagner Meets His Maker: March 9, 1958
On this day, March 9, 1958, one of the most notorious outlaws of the early 20th century, Kinnie Wagner, died in Parchman Prison at the age of 55. His life
The Dunkards of Appalachia: A Story of Faith and SurvivalThe Dunkards of Appalachia: A Story of Faith and Survival
In this episode of the Stories podcast, we journey back to the mid-1700s to uncover the story of the Schwartzenau Brethren, also known as the Dunkards, who established one of
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