Real AppalachiaOn December 21, 1964, CBS aired a special report entitled "Christmas in Appalachia" with Charles Kuralt. The special visited folks Kuralt referred to as the "permanently poor" in the Eastern Kentucky counties of Letcher and Floyd. In this video, I discuss the report and show the original broadcast in its entirety. I would love to hear your thoughts on it as well.
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Christmas in Appalachia (1964) - Revisiting the CBS Special Report by Charles Kuralt with updatesReal Appalachia2020-12-14 | On December 21, 1964, CBS aired a special report entitled "Christmas in Appalachia" with Charles Kuralt. The special visited folks Kuralt referred to as the "permanently poor" in the Eastern Kentucky counties of Letcher and Floyd. In this video, I discuss the report and show the original broadcast in its entirety. I would love to hear your thoughts on it as well.
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212Kingsport, Tennessee: More Than Eastman, Pal’s & Purple CowsReal Appalachia2024-09-03 | Kingsport, Tennessee, is a vibrant city in the Appalachian Highlands, known for its rich history, natural beauty, and strong community spirit. Located along the Holston River, Kingsport offers a mix of outdoor adventures, including hiking, fishing, and exploring the scenic parks. The city has a deep industrial heritage, with a legacy rooted in manufacturing and innovation, particularly through Eastman Chemical Company. Kingsport also boasts a charming downtown area, with a variety of local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Its welcoming atmosphere, combined with a blend of tradition and modern amenities, makes Kingsport a unique and appealing destination in East Tennessee.
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212Crab Orchard Museum: Home Of Old Hitler, Burkes Garden Varmint, Etc. - Tazewell, VirginiaReal Appalachia2024-08-03 | The Crab Orchard Museum, located in Tazewell, Virginia, is a cultural and historical treasure that offers a deep dive into the rich heritage of the Appalachian region. Established in 1978, the museum is situated on a historic site that dates back to the 18th century, providing visitors with an immersive experience of the area's past.
The museum boasts a diverse range of exhibits that chronicle the history, culture, and natural environment of Southwest Virginia. The collections include artifacts from the Native American tribes who originally inhabited the region, pioneer and settler artifacts, and items related to the agricultural and industrial development of the area.
One of the highlights of the Crab Orchard Museum is Pioneer Park, an outdoor living history exhibit that recreates a 19th-century Appalachian village. The park features historic buildings, including a blacksmith shop, a log cabin, a schoolhouse, and a church, all meticulously restored to their original condition. Costumed interpreters bring history to life by demonstrating traditional crafts and trades, offering visitors a hands-on understanding of early American life.
The museum offers a variety of educational programs for all ages, including guided tours, workshops, and special events. These programs are designed to engage visitors with the history and culture of the region through interactive and experiential learning. The museum also hosts seasonal events and festivals that celebrate local traditions and community heritage.
Throughout the year, the Crab Orchard Museum features special exhibits and events that explore various aspects of regional history and culture. These might include traveling exhibitions, art shows, and historical reenactments, providing fresh and engaging content for repeat visitors.
The museum is set amidst the stunning natural beauty of Tazewell County, with its rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and exploring the scenic countryside, making the museum a perfect destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
The Crab Orchard Museum in Tazewell, Virginia, is more than just a museum; it is a vibrant center for the preservation and celebration of Appalachian history and culture. Whether exploring the indoor exhibits, stepping back in time at Pioneer Park, or participating in educational programs, visitors are sure to leave with a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of life in Southwest Virginia.
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212Is This Chain Saving An Entire Town From Being Destroyed By A Boulder???Real Appalachia2024-07-10 | Chained Rock is a landmark in Pineville, Kentucky that has been around for almost 100 years now. We check it out in this video for a hike and the backstory.Wise, Virginia: Is This The Most Underrated Town In Southwest Virginia?Real Appalachia2024-06-25 | Welcome to Wise, Virginia! 🌄✨ | Discover Appalachian Charm
Join us on a journey through the picturesque town of Wise, Virginia, nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Explore the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty that make Wise a hidden gem in Southwest Virginia.
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Historic Downtown: Stroll through charming streets lined with historical landmarks. Wise County Courthouse: Learn about the architectural marvel and its significance in the town's history. Outdoor Adventures: Discover the stunning landscapes, from scenic hiking trails to serene fishing spots. Cultural Heritage: Immerse yourself in local traditions, from Appalachian music to handcrafted arts and crafts. University of Virginia’s College at Wise: Explore the vibrant campus life and educational opportunities in the heart of Wise. Whether you're planning a visit or just curious about this beautiful town, this video offers a glimpse into the warmth and charm of Wise, Virginia. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures in small-town Appalachia!
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212The Cumberland Gap Tunnel: (Almost?) Touching 3 States In One TunnelReal Appalachia2024-06-01 | The Cumberland Gap Tunnel: A Marvel of Modern Engineering
Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the Cumberland Gap Tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering that seamlessly blends modern infrastructure with the natural beauty of the region. Completed in 1996, this impressive tunnel runs beneath the historic Cumberland Gap, a natural break in the mountains that once served as a vital passageway for early American pioneers.
The construction of the Cumberland Gap Tunnel was an ambitious project aimed at preserving the historical and environmental significance of the Cumberland Gap while improving transportation safety and efficiency. Before the tunnel's construction, U.S. Route 25E, which traversed the gap, was a narrow, winding road fraught with hazards. The tunnel now provides a safe, direct route, significantly reducing travel time and accident risk.
Construction on the project began in 1991. Engineers and construction crews faced the daunting task of boring through the Cumberland Mountain, a process that involved drilling and blasting through solid rock. The tunnel stretches 4,600 feet and consists of twin bores, each accommodating two lanes of traffic. This design ensures a smooth flow of vehicles in both directions, minimizing congestion and delays.
Cumberland Gap Tunnel is also notable for being one of only two tunnels in the United States to begin in one state and end in another, sharing the honor with the East River Mountain Tunnel crossing Virginia and West Virginia. The Cumberland Gap Tunnel crosses begins in Kentucky and ends in Tennessee, or vice versa depending on which way you enter. Some say you even touch on a third state (Virginia) while passing through the tunnel.
Additionally, a visitor center was established to educate the public about the region's cultural and natural history.
The successful completion of the Cumberland Gap Tunnel stands as a testament to innovative engineering and a commitment to preserving America's natural and historical heritage. Today, it not only facilitates efficient transportation but also enhances the visitor experience to this storied region, allowing travelers to explore the same path once tread by Native Americans, explorers, and pioneers.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, an engineering aficionado, or simply a traveler passing through, the Cumberland Gap Tunnel is a marvel worth appreciating. It embodies the spirit of progress while honoring the past, ensuring that the legacy of the Cumberland Gap continues to inspire future generations.A Plum Good Time At Plumb Alley Day In Abingdon, VirginiaReal Appalachia2024-05-25 | A Plum Good Time At Plumb Alley Day In Abingdon, Virginia
Plumb Alley Day has been a tradition in Abingdon, Virginia for 42 years. In the heart of the town’s historic district, Plumb Alley is the shaded picturesque alley that runs between Main and Valley Streets. The Day features food, music, a dance performance, children’s activities, and a massive yard sale sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. All proceeds from the event go to local kid's groups. We had a blast and hope you enjoy checking it out in this video.Daniel Boones Cabin Is Where??? Hidden In Plain SightReal Appalachia2024-05-21 | Daniel and Rebecca Boone's cabin is located in Kingsport, Tennessee just off the side of the road. It is an amazing piece of history that is still in fantastic shape. It seems virtually no one knows it is there but it is a must-see when in the area. It is truly hidden in plain sight.Keystone: West Virginias Sodom & GomorrahReal Appalachia2024-05-13 | Keystone is located in McDowell County in the southern part of West Virginia. In the early 20th Century, it built a reputation for seedy and nefarious conduct - sporting several brothels, saloons, and other homes of ill repute. Stories from Keystone are legendary and many have been buried in the hopes they will be forgotten.East River Mountain TunnelReal Appalachia2024-04-21 | Created with Movavi Video Editor Plus movavi.com/video-editor-plus/?c=veplus22West Virginia Coal Camp MemoriesReal Appalachia2024-04-16 | West Virginia Coal Camp Memories from McDowell County - Caretta, Welch, Premier.The Cocaine Bear’s Insane But True Backstory & Ties To AppalachiaReal Appalachia2024-03-26 | The hard-to-believe true story of the Cocaine Bear has deep ties to Appalachia and we discuss them in this video. The real truth is stranger than the mostly fictional movie, so stick around, y’all ain’t gonna believe this one.here’s the telltale sound of the screeching from an old coal train passing across a railroad trestleReal Appalachia2024-03-22 | ...Marion, Virginia: Home Of The Famous Dip Dog & An Even More Famous DrinkReal Appalachia2024-03-18 | Marion, Virginia in Smyth County is a bustling small town in Southwest Virginia. It has a lot of activity and events to keep locals and visitors entertained. The Dip Dog stand is so famous that even the rock band Aerosmith stopped by for some grub.What Happened To Elizabeth Taylor In Appalachia?Real Appalachia2024-02-28 | Elizabeth Taylor was as big a movie star as there was in Hollywood during her career. She left that life behind to be the wife of a politician, Senator John Warner of Virginia. Her own life almost came to an end one fateful day in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, when she was rushed to the local hospital.The First White Man Killed In Tennessee And His Troubled GraveReal Appalachia2024-02-22 | The First White Man Killed In Tennessee And His Troubled GraveWhy Was This Simple Old Appalachian Barn Featured In Ripleys Believe It Or Not???Real Appalachia2024-02-15 | This barn in Mendota, Virginia, dates back to the 1940s and was once featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not for its very odd construction. Check out this video for the rest of the story...The True Story Of A Boy Named SueReal Appalachia2024-02-04 | The TRUE STORY of A Boy Named Sue made famous by Johnny Cash“Poverty in Rural America” RevisitedReal Appalachia2024-01-31 | “Poverty in Rural America” RevisitedWest Virginia’s CinderellaReal Appalachia2024-01-28 | A West Virginia Cinderella Story that captivated national attention back in 1941.People of the Cumberland RevisitedReal Appalachia2024-01-26 | People of the Cumberland Revisited From 1937. Intended to be a documentary but it is a blend of recreated scenes and real life footage.What Is A “Haint” In Appalachia?Real Appalachia2024-01-16 | ...Snowy Abingdon, VirginiaReal Appalachia2024-01-16 | ...Legends & Lore of Southwest Virginia is available on Amazon at this link: https://amzn.to/45jI73PReal Appalachia2023-12-08 | ...Carbo, Virginia: Power Plant And Prep Plant History Threatens To Be Tainted…Real Appalachia2023-11-23 | Carbo, Virginia: Power Plant And Prep Plant History Threatens To Be Tainted…Cleveland, Virginia: Is The Rising Tourism About To Turn Toxic?Real Appalachia2023-11-20 | Cleveland, Virginia: Is The Rising Tourism About To Turn Toxic?
Cleveland, Virginia is a charming little town in Russell County. It has seen a nice growth in tourism but could that be coming to an end?OPENING NIGHT at Speedway in Lights at Bristol Motor SpeedwayReal Appalachia2023-11-18 | ...Just like that the fall foliage is gone and old man winter is creeping in…Real Appalachia2023-11-17 | ...Caught In The Act Of Leaf PeepinReal Appalachia2023-11-05 | Caught In The Act Of Leaf Peepin' for fall foliage at a glorious overlook on the Tennessee-North Carolina border between Johnson City and Asheville near Sam's GapUnbelievably Breathtaking Autumn Drive Along The Blue Ridge ParkwayReal Appalachia2023-11-01 | Unbelievably Breathtaking Autumn Drive Along The Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North CarolinaAlong The Blue Ridge Parkway: Fall Foliage At Big Ridge OverlookReal Appalachia2023-10-29 | ...The Eerie Grave Of A Murderous WitchReal Appalachia2023-10-14 | The Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Virginia holds the body of a murderous witch, one of the infamous Black Sisters.
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Or you can mail a check or money order to: Real Appalachia PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212Quietly Tiptoeing Through Priceless Pottery: Valley Beautiful Antique Mall In Erwin, TennesseeReal Appalachia2023-10-07 | ...Appalachian Antique ShoppingReal Appalachia2023-10-02 | ...A Relaxing Rainy Day Drive In North Carolina: ZionvilleReal Appalachia2023-09-24 | A Relaxing Drive In North Carolina: Zionville Zionville is a sleepy little community in Watauga County, North Carolina, just outside of Boone. We found it to be a stress-free zone on our drive.The Oldest (And Easternmost) Community In All Of Tennessee: TradeReal Appalachia2023-09-21 | Trade, Tennessee is the oldest and easternmost community in East Tennessee. This tiny rural community lies along the North Carolina border.
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212Trade Mill & Native Heritage Days Festival: Celebrating Native American Culture & Local HistoryReal Appalachia2023-09-17 | Trade (Tennessee) Mill & Native Heritage Days Festival: Celebrating Native American Culture & Local History
A great festival that celebrates Native American culture and heritage along with local East Tennessee history in Trade, Tennessee.
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212Northfork. WV: Coal Town Of ChampionsReal Appalachia2023-09-10 | Northfork. WV: Coal Town Of Champions
The little town in McDowell, County, West Virginia is home of basketball champions with the high school Blue Demons winning 8 straight State Titles and 10 overall. The girls team won 3 for good measure during this time.RIP King Tut Drive-In: Beckley, WV - Gone But Not ForgottenReal Appalachia2023-09-07 | ...Prestonsburg, Kentucky: Home Of The Impossible Rainbow Arch BridgeReal Appalachia2023-08-28 | Prestonsburg, Kentucky: Home Of The Impossible Arched Bridge
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212Playing fetch in the creek on this beautiful day in these Appalachian mountainsReal Appalachia2023-08-26 | ...Appalachian Fair in Gray, TennesseeReal Appalachia2023-08-25 | ...US 23 Country Music Highway Museum Tour In Staffordsville, KentuckyReal Appalachia2023-08-21 | We tour the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum Tour - Displays and artifacts from Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton, The Judds, Tom T Hall, Keith Whitley, Hylo Brown, Ricky Skaggs, Gary Stewart, Crystal Gayle, Billy Ray Cyrus, Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless, Larry Cordle, Rebecca Lynn Howard, and Tyler Childers.
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Thanks to these wonderful donors!!! Samuel Cook Mark Thompson Toni and Savannah Johns Bradly Fitzpatrick Don and Debbie Adams Jim Maiden Sherri Ganske Dana Richards Charles Smith Dean Kirkner HS Serry Denis Frauenhofer David Hurst Michael Cantrell Richard Sitler Brian Robinson Sara Bella Vern Weller Earl Spratley Steve from SC Christopher Branham Brenda Bray James Gould Steve Beatrice Brenda Lane Boyd Breece Charlie Smith Chelsea M. Jackson Nancy Greever Brooks Shelly Fenley Brian Robinson Betty Antoine Christopher Moore Kathleen Burnett David McCray David House Randy and Dena Key John Neilson R. Parks Lanier, Jr. Larry Allen Ryan Farmer Iris Lee Underwood Vicki Murphy Virginia Martin Anne Wagner Jim Peck Anonymous Heather Lovasz Patti Dibble Christopher Moore Mark P Gholson Teresa Dalton AJ Wallace Josh Taylor Barbara Awbrey William Mills Robert Morgan Chris Coleman Chelsea Jackson Logic Milkbone Dana Lynch Robert Hill Jerry Murphy
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Our NEW mailing address is: PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212The Glass Castle Movie Real Life In Welch, WVReal Appalachia2023-08-14 | The Glass Castle Movie Real Life In Welch, WV
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Thanks to these wonderful donors!!! Samuel Cook Mark Thompson Toni and Savannah Johns Bradly Fitzpatrick Don and Debbie Adams Jim Maiden Sherri Ganske Dana Richards Charles Smith Dean Kirkner HS Serry Denis Frauenhofer David Hurst Michael Cantrell Richard Sitler Brian Robinson Sara Bella Vern Weller Earl Spratley Steve from SC Christopher Branham Brenda Bray James Gould Steve Beatrice Brenda Lane Boyd Breece Charlie Smith Chelsea M. Jackson Nancy Greever Brooks Shelly Fenley Brian Robinson Betty Antoine Christopher Moore Kathleen Burnett David McCray David House Randy and Dena Key John Neilson R. Parks Lanier, Jr. Larry Allen Ryan Farmer Iris Lee Underwood Vicki Murphy Virginia Martin Anne Wagner Jim Peck Anonymous Heather Lovasz Patti Dibble Christopher Moore Mark P Gholson Teresa Dalton AJ Wallace Josh Taylor Barbara Awbrey William Mills Robert Morgan Chris Coleman Chelsea Jackson Logic Milkbone Dana Lynch Robert Hill Jerry Murphy
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