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It Still Lives Bonus Episode: Foxfire Story

It Still Lives Bonus Episode: Foxfire Story

April 21, 2020

As we approach the long-awaited release of Foxfire’s newest book, Foxfire Story, we decided to bring you a small sample of the folktales you’ll encounter in this volume. Foxfire Story is...
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Gardening with Foxfire: There is a Season

Gardening with Foxfire: There is a Season

April 16, 2020

Spring is here and, for some of us, so too is that deep urge to play in the dirt! It seems that now, more than in recent memory, folks are feeling the call to prep garden plots and grow food! Even...
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Homemade Cotton Mask Sewing Tutorial

Homemade Cotton Mask Sewing Tutorial

April 15, 2020

With the shortage of masks, here is a simple tutorial on how to make a double layer cotton mask. Please note, these masks are still more porous than the recommended N95 masks, but can still help...
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Learning in a Time of Quarantine

Learning in a Time of Quarantine

April 13, 2020

School may be out, but learning never stops! Looking for more activities for your kids? Try out these heritage-focused activities! For more learning opportunities, check out our education page, our...
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How to Do Oral History

How to Do Oral History

April 8, 2020

Many of you have asked about what oral history is and how to do it. Here is a quick video on the basics of conducting an oral history. These are great projects for kids, and can be done over the...
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Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs

Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs

April 8, 2020

Before clothing companies, back when people still had to make and sew their own clothing, people used natural dyes to color fabric. A similar process can be used to dye Easter eggs! If you didn’t...
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