Patty Looman: “Playing it by Hear”
As PattyFest 2024 in Fairmont approaches, we take a look at Patty Looman’s influence on old-time music and the folks […]
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Augusta Heritage Center Presentations at Elkins, West Virginia Elementary Schools
The Augusta Heritage Center began a series of monthly presentations in four elementary schools in Randolph County in September 2022
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Dancing Returns to Augusta
Members of the Elkins community have a deep connection not only to the music and dance, but to the space. Tucked into a hillside below a grove of maple trees last tapped in the late 1980s, the Augusta Dance Pavilion was built in 1990. Prior to the construction of the open air dance pavilion, dances were held in ‘the pit’, now called the Myles Center Creative Commons, below Harper McNeely Auditorium.
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Winter Mumming Traditions: Belsnickels
Everyone knows about Santa, but have you heard of belsnickels? The winter solstice has long been a time for festivities
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Appalachian Mountain Books: Bookstore Owner’s Thoughts on Appalachian Lit. + a Book List
During a trip to Berea, Kentucky, I visited with George Brosi, owner of Appalachian Mountain Books. In 1979, George and
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Exploring New River Gorge National Park
During my time in Elkins as an AmeriCorps, I’ve been motivated to explore different parts of WV and more of
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Gnarly Weeds: Fried Dandelions
Dandelions: nuisance or nourishment? For many, the sight of bright yellow dandelions is infuriating. Persistent and pesky, dandelions are extremely
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Reflecting on My First Spring in Elkins
This winter in Elkins was bitter. With COVID isolation and many, many snowy days, the arrival of spring was rejuvenating.
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Czechgrass: Connecting with Home, Abroad
Appalachian culture is often thought of as confined and only pertinent to its region. However, when you look critically at
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Ramps: West Virginia’s Evolving Tradition
As spring wakes from its hibernation and takes root over winter’s chilled caress, birds stretch their wings as the days
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