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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Affrilachians in the Archives
This week, Americans celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learning and reflecting about race is a great way to
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Yodeling in Helvetia, WV+Audio from the Archives
Since starting at Augusta, I’ve learned about Helvetia, WV, a fascinating hamlet in the Central part of the state with
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“Omie Wise’s Ballad”: Visiting the Grave Dedicated to Naomi Wise
Recently, I was digitizing an interview conducted by Augusta’s former Folk Arts Coordinator, Gerry Milnes, that drew me into a
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