Since the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933, the organization has been under constant scrutiny because of the controversies generated during the completion of its goals. The organization was founded in New Deal…
Mandolins are one of the iconic instruments associated with the creation of bluegrass music in the 1930s and 1940s. Their prevalence in the United States began in the early twentieth century, but its popularity didn't fully…
Brief History of Moonshine in Appalachia
The moonshine industry has been a major factor in shaping the culture of many regions in southern Appalachia. The practice of making one’s own alcohol…
The History Of Traditional Appalachian Food and Cuisine
I was born and raised in Appalachia and have been surrounded by the culture for my entire life; this…
Jack Tales and Their Role in Appalachian Communities
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Angelica Rivera
Final Project
December 5, 2018
Due to my interest in historical literature, I wanted to explore specific genre…
In today’s world, there tends to be a large amount of judgement towards quilting. Supposedly, it is just too boring to ever…
How does life for LGBTQ people change for those in rural areas?
For most people, asking them what they know about queer history will lead to results from big areas; whether it be…
These were the top 10 stories published by Fall 2018 VT Intro to Appalachian Studies in 2018. You can also dive into monthly archives for 2018 by using the calendar at the top of this page.