Appalachian culture

The impact of Appalachia’s people and culture is found in food and entertainment, industry and business, music and entertainment, literature, language, and history. Often it is in the form of parody. Vast financial empires have taken advantage of the myths of Appalachian history; these can be found in Gatlinburg, Tennessee…

The author’s culprits for the plight of coal-country residents include local politicians, absentee landlords and Alexander Hamilton. Beth Macy reviews ‘Ramp Hollow’ by Steven Stoll.

Appalachian culture is full of myths, monsters, and ghost stories. Read on for the most famous Appalachian folklore stories and superstitions.

The healing traditions of Appalachia, deeply rooted in folk remedies, represent a rich tapestry of herbal knowledge influenced by the wisdom of indigenous peopl

Prior to the 20th century, the people of Appalachia were geographically isolated from the rest of the country. As a result, they preserved the culture of their ancestors (most of them Scots-Irish, …

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Gallery images and information: Appalachian Mountain People Inbreeding

The essays, travel guides, and recipes in this package are a reflection of the sprawling region's diverse food and culture.

Counties : Alleghany, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Henry, Highland, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Rockbridge, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe. The following independent cities in Virginia are also within the Appalachian Region: Bristol, Buena Vista, Covington, Galax, Lexington, Martinsville, Norton, and Radford. Contributors : Sandy Berry, Katie Currid , Cameron Davidson , Cheylen Davis, Maury…

Articles on oral traditions, myths, old wives’ tales, fables, tall tales, legends, and ballad lore, back to 2006. Most recent articles appear first.