High in the misty hills of Appalachia, where old forests stretch for miles and stories travel easily from one porch to another, symbols have always mattered. Long before modern locks and alarm systems ...

Explore the untold story of Appalachia, a region rich in culture and history yet sparsely populated. Learn the geographic, economic, and social factors that have shaped life in this overlooked part of ...

Sunrise over Appalachian Mountains in autumn (Getty Images). As a tenth generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees J.D. Vance’s 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” as a “really one-sided and simple view of ...

A hazy sunrise along the Cincinnati riverfront on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Ohio is under an air quality alert due to smoke and particulates from wildfires in Canada. After World War II, thousands of ...

I was on a walking tour with Dr. Joseph Fox along Asheville’s Black Cultural Heritage Trail. We stopped in front of the YMI Cultural Center, one of the first Black community centers in the country. We ...

VILLAGE OF NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WXIX) -The annual historic Appalachian festival once again brought together a vibrant mix of attendees from eight Appalachian states, as New Richmond celebrated its rich ...

Experience Shepherdstown will host an art exhibit in September. The exhibit, titled "Experience Appalachia," will showcase Appalachian art from the region and coincide with the annual Appalachian ...

The Museum of Appalachia announces its 2026 calendar of special events celebrating Southern Appalachian history and culture.

ASHEVILLE - For nearly 25 years, the Southern and Appalachian ingredients and recipes have been at the core of the farm-to-table restaurant, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar. This summer, Chef Eric ...

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — Students across East Tennessee got a firsthand look at college life this week through a field trip hosted by Appalachia Sessions, Genesis Generation Foundation's flagship program. It ...

Mark F. Sohn uses his extensive knowledge of cooking to uncover the romantic secrets of Appalachian food, both within and beyond the kitchen. Shedding new light on Appalachia's food, history, and ...

"Old Christmas," said Olson, meant that "Christmas extended into the new year. ... Christmas wasn't a one-off situation, it ...