Then he took the picture. Home Funeral would become one of Shelby Lee Adams’ best-known portraits of Appalachian life. Adams wouldn’t see Nay Bug again for 18 years. He found her in the summer ...

Our well-being is tied to clean rivers and biodiversity. And ecotourism has become a huge economic player in Southern ...

Explore the legacy of coal and its enduring influence on culture, industry, and identity of Appalachia. Life in Virginia's Appalachia is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App ...

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Written in a spare, straightforward tone and filled with vivid depictions of Appalachian life, “Lying In” delivers a memorable character in Telly Barlow, a noble hero with an indomitable spirit.

We also connect with the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM), an organization dedicated to teaching the next generation of musicians. Life in Virginia's Appalachia is available to stream on pbs.org ...

The Appalachian Road Show, known for its blend of Americana, bluegrass, and folk music, will perform in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 8. The concert will be held at the Bucyrus Elementary School Auditorium ...

Our community is ready to be the location of an important cultural festival on Mother’s Day weekend. Held each May for decades at Coney Island along the Ohio River, the Appalachian Festival has a ...