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HEARTS OF APPALACHIA PROJECT
"Preserving mountain stories, faith, and heritage — one memory at a time."



Welcome to Jonesville, Virginia — The First Heartbeat of Appalachia
One of the reasons I created the Heartbeats of Appalachia project was because of the deep connection I feel to these mountain towns—and...


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...


Homemade Instruments for Appalachian Music
Step into the world of Appalachian music and discover the rustic allure of homemade instruments that have echoed through the foothills...


God and Music in Appalachia
Faith and Song on the Mountain Immigrants began settling in the Appalachian region of the United States as early as the 18th century,...


Hearts of Appalachia: One Year of Faith, Storytelling, and Mountain Legacy
Hearts of Appalachia just turned ONE! Can you believe it’s already been a whole year since we started this little dream on a shoestring?...


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...


God Bless The Old-fashioned Apple Butter Maker!
Apple butter has a rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe. It was brought to America by early German immigrants, and...


Faith on the Mountain: Appalachia's Prayer Group
Have you ever felt the power of faith surround you like the mist on a mountain morning? Well, if you've ever ventured into the heart of...


Exploring my Appalachian roots...
As I sit here, contemplating my roots and where my ancestors come from, I am struck by a realization that both sides of my paternal...
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