Born in 1894, the midwife who delivered young Otto Wood placed splints on his legs to keep them… Read More
The battling botanists on Grandfather Mountain
Following the arrival of Daniel Boone a couple hundred years ago, a slow trickle of settlers started coming… Read More
The Family Bible by Jennifer Kinsler
A treasured family heirloom was the family bible. There were not many homes that didn’t have a bible… Read More
What do the Ozark Pippin and Granny Smith have in common?
The colors of fall in Appalachia include more than leaves. The colors of the many apple trees include… Read More
Family Reunions by Jennifer Kinsler
Over the years, there has seemed to be a decline in the gatherings we call family reunions. In… Read More
Appalachian Mountain Families by Jennifer Kinsler
To many outsiders, families in Appalachia were often viewed as living in the remote and isolated mountains where… Read More
Why would his mother name him “Oddie”
From the very beginning, his mother knew there was something special about this child. She named him “Oddie”… Read More
Appalachian Quilts by Jennifer Kinsler
Many women in Appalachia were dedicated quilt makers. My grandmothers were no exception to the women who sewed… Read More
Do you remember the Doughton Dynasty?
Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina, Alleghany County is the state’s fifth smallest… Read More