by J. Shockley | Apr 11, 2018 | History and Culture
When someone dedicates their life to living in the Appalachian Mountains, learning to live off the land is important. A century ago, the Hillbilly lifestyle often meant a quick doctor appointment wasn’t an option. Some communities had to travel for hours to reach the...
by J. Shockley | Mar 15, 2018 | History and Culture
One of the beautiful things about the Appalachian Mountains is the abundance of food and fresh water available in some areas. However, until one knows the lay of the land, basic survival can be a challenge, especially food preservation. Electricity and appliances make...
by J. Shockley | Mar 8, 2018 | History and Culture
“Hillbilly”. Though modern culture deems it a derogatory label, it just isn’t so. The true meaning is hill folk, the mountain people of the Appalachian area. Traditional Appalachian life was hard, but it is the root of what we call sustainable living. Hillbilly should...
