by J. Shockley | Feb 12, 2020 | History and Culture
Cupid’s arrow found its mark when it came to love and Appalachian Valentine Day traditions. Affection and courting were not defined by fancy restaurants or diamond rings. Instead, our ancestors celebrated love in a simple, strong, and true fashion. Their approaches...
by J. Shockley | Mar 11, 2019 | History and Culture
Saint Patrick’s Day on the mountain is a perfect time to sip green cocktails and reflect on our rich Scotch-Irish history. Our ancestors were adventurers. They escaped British oppression, facing turbulent ocean voyages and wilderness hardships to start life anew. They...
by Allison Williams | Feb 12, 2019 | Fun Things To Do
As we all know, Appalachia is rich in heritage and culture, but did you know that it also has a celebrated Celtic heritage from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland? Celtic Culture and Appalachia Combine history with art and fantasy, and you have Appalachian...
by Timothy Burkhardt | Jan 31, 2019 | History and Culture
It has long been rumored that there once was a vast network of secret tunnels under Asheville, NC. Legends of sunless bootlegger routes, abandoned subway tunnels, and hidden passages beneath the Masonic temple are hinted at by locals, bartenders, and Haunted Asheville...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 6, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
If you live in West Virginia, chances are you familiar with the tale of the Hatfields and McCoys. In 1875, a feud erupted between rival families of Devil Anse Hatfield and Ol’ Randall McCoy. A bloody quarrel took place 144 years ago and it remains a cornerstone...
