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HEARTS OF APPALACHIA PROJECT
"Preserving mountain stories, faith, and heritage — one memory at a time."
Stories from the Coal Mines – A Tribute to the Miners, the Families, and the Mountain
Stories from the Coal Mines Deep beneath the hills of Appalachia, stories were carved in coal and sweat—told not just through words, but through grit, prayer, and the echo of boots on the mantrip. Stories from the Coal Mines is a new tribute project by Hearts of Appalachia dedicated to preserving the memories of coal miners and their families. Whether you worked underground, grew up in a coal camp, or carry the stories of a loved one who did—your voice matters here. This isn
A Legacy of Strength and Resilience: The Story of a Coal Mining Family
In the early 1900s, a journey across the Atlantic brought two individuals to America, each on separate boats, unaware that their paths would soon intertwine. These were Jeff Koss' grandparents and they embarked on a new life in Boulder, Colorado, amidst the waning days of the gold rush. Their first years in America were challenging, especially with young children in tow. After having a daughter and a son in Colorado, they decided to return to Pennsylvania, settling near Nanty
Breaking Ground: The Stories of Women Coal Miners and Coal Miner Wives
Welcome to our heartfelt blog series, "Breaking Ground." Here, we’re pulling back the curtain on the incredible stories of two groups of...
Tommy Caldwell’s Porch: An Appalachian Storytelling of Memory, Forgiveness, and Healing
In the rich tradition of Appalachian storytelling, one man sits on his porch each morning, lost in a rhythm only he understands. Folks...
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