Folk Culture – Augusta

Winter Mumming Traditions: Belsnickels

Everyone knows about Santa, but have you heard of belsnickels? The winter solstice has long been a time for festivities […]

During my time in Elkins as an AmeriCorps, I’ve been motivated to explore different parts of WV and more of

Dandelions: nuisance or nourishment? For many, the sight of bright yellow dandelions is infuriating. Persistent and pesky, dandelions are extremely

2 Comments / Folk Culture / May 13, 2021 / #ramps, #Spring

This winter in Elkins was bitter. With COVID isolation and many, many snowy days, the arrival of spring was rejuvenating.

1 Comment / Folk Culture / May 7, 2021 / #dobro

Appalachian culture is often thought of as confined and only pertinent to its region. However, when you look critically at

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

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

2 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