by Tammy Rose | Feb 1, 2019 | History and Culture
Candles have been used as a source of light for more than 5,000 years, yet little is known about their origin. We do know that candles played an important role in early religious ceremonies. All the way back in 165 B.C. candles were used in ceremonies like Hanukkah,...
by Allison Williams | Jan 28, 2019 | History and Culture
Many of us wonder is there other life beyond Earth? Are there extra-terrestrials spacecrafts in the sky or what exactly are these UFOs? This will likely remain a mystery. But we do know there here have been reports of UFO sightings over the years right here in...
by Tammy Rose | Sep 28, 2018 | Fun Things To Do, History and Culture, Places to see and people to meet
Mount Vernon, Kentucky’s Moonshiner’s Ball Listen to the call of the Appalachian Mountains and let your troubles go. Disconnect from the world for a weekend and enjoy the ever-growing Moonshiner’s Ball in Kentucky. This event is not a corporate owned...
by Allison Williams | Sep 19, 2018 | Fun Things To Do, Places to see and people to meet
Appalachia Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Image by Allison Williams Fall is upon us. As the leaves begin to change from green to red, orange and yellow, farms around Appalachia are preparing for opening day of pumpkin season. Granddaddy’s Farm in Tennessee...
by Dave Farthing | Sep 17, 2018 | History and Culture
Preserving Our Heritage and Culture The mission of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center of Berea College in Kentucky is to serve Appalachia through education, develop service-oriented leaders, preserve and highlight the culture of the region, and “assist communities,...