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Ballads from the Mountains: The Life and Legacy of Jean Ritchie
Today we tell the story of Jean Ritchie, the "Mother of Folk."
Born in the small town of Viper, Kentucky, Jean captivated audiences worldwide, influ…
1 year, 8 months ago
Revenge on the Frontier: The Tragic Tale of Old Tassel and the Kirk Family Massacre
Old Tassel, a prominent figure among the Overhill Cherokee, was a staunch advocate for peace during a period of conflict between them and the settler…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ale 8 One, Appalachia's Homegrown Soda Legacy
Discover the fascinating story of Kentucky's unique soft drink, "Ale 8 One," in this episode of Stories of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they t…
1 year, 8 months ago
Feud and Fury: The Dark Legacy of Bad Tom Smith
By request of one of our listeners, this week we tell the story of Bad Tom Smith, a notorious figure at the very heart of the French-Eversole feud in…
1 year, 8 months ago
Chief Nimrod Jarrett Smith: How One Cherokee Leader Changed History
Nimrod Jarrett Smith, born in 1832 near Murphy, North Carolina, was a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee who played a crucial role in shaping…
1 year, 9 months ago
Philippi, West Virginia- The First Land Battle of the Civil War
At the beginning of the Civil War, the small Appalachian town of Philippi, Virginia, now West Virginia, became the site of the first organized land a…
1 year, 9 months ago
Bloody Harlan: W. B. Jones and the Battle of Evarts
In the late 1920s and early 30s, the coal fields of Harlan County, Kentucky, became the backdrop for one of the darkest chapters in labor history. Kn…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Spruce Pine New Years Eve Blast
On New Year's Eve 1959, the quiet town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, became the stage for a teenage prank that would put the town in newspapers all…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Frontier Trailblazer: Elisha Wallen, Longhunter
Elisha Wallen was more than just a man of the frontier—he was a trailblazer who left an mark on the region's history. Today we tell the story of thi…
1 year, 9 months ago
The 1902 Quarter House Battle
Nestled in Mingo Hollow, six miles west of Middlesboro, Kentucky, the Quarter House was no ordinary saloon. Its unique position on the Tennessee stat…
1 year, 10 months ago