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Local Maple Syrup Makers Persist Despite Pandemic

1 Comment / Folk Culture / March 31, 2021 / #foodways, #MapleSyrup

In late winter, when the nights are freezing and the days are sunny, the maple sap begins to flow and […]

The West Virginia Highland Dancers studio is more than the small white space in the back of an inconspicuous neighborhood

Leave a Comment / D&E / March 26, 2021 / #4H, #RandolphCounty

From the time I started in the 4-H program, I always looked forward to the summer. I couldn’t wait to

Pepperoni rolls are often associated with the state of West Virginia and its surrounding areas. They are important to the

Moonshine has long been a symbol of rebel, anti-establishment freedom, making it one of the most intoxicating facets of Appalachian

3 Comments / Folk Culture / March 12, 2021 / #Crafts, #Weaving

As a young child, I remember driving to and from basket classes and art shows with my Aunt Lara. This

Wheeling, West Virginia is home to one of the oldest and most successful country music radio shows in history. Although

From a young age, I can remember the women in my family, from my great-grandmother to my mom and aunt,

Every morning, I reach for a blue ceramic bowl to make my morning oatmeal without much thought. Writing for this

2 Comments / D&E, Folk Culture / February 19, 2021 / heritage, squaredancing

Growing up in West Virginia, I was first exposed to Appalachian culture when I was about thirteen years old. Some