Folk Culture – Page 2

Czechgrass: Connecting with Home, Abroad

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

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

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)