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Dishing Up the Past: Homer Laughlin China Company

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

Imagine coming to an entirely new country to go to university, a place where you do not know anyone except

26 Comments / Folk Culture / February 10, 2021 / blood, canning, Folklore

Recently, I learned about a fascinating canning custom. Many Appalachians believe that women should not (and were not permitted to)

I first discovered the Allegheny Trail through one of my friends. I was telling him about my goal of thru-hiking

If there’s one thing my family is known for, it’s cookies. At weddings, we have cookie tables. Holiday parties always

This week, Americans celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learning and reflecting about race is a great way to

Since starting at Augusta, I’ve learned about Helvetia, WV, a fascinating hamlet in the Central part of the state with

As I’ve been digitizing the archive, I’ve lost count of the number of references to the Wine family. The Wines

Happy Hanukkah! Thursday evening marked the start of the Jewish holiday, which will last for eight nights. The Jewish festival