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It Still Lives, Season 5, Episode 2: Lena Dorsey

February 7, 2023

We are celebrating Black History Month with a featured interview from Lena Dorsey, who grew up in Bean Creek, Georgia. Read more about Lena in The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women.Support our...

It Still Lives, Season 5, Episode 1: Logging in the Mountains

January 3, 2023

We are kicking off Season 5 of It Still Lives with an episode on logging in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Featuring interviews with Will Zoellner, Shirley Buchanan, Jake Waldroop, and Preach...

It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 11: Rethinking Coal for Christmas

December 6, 2022

As we enter the holiday season, we’re reflecting back on the real stories behind coal – that dreaded lump that shows up in naughty children’s stockings on Christmas morning. This...

It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 10: Stories from Veterans

November 2, 2022

In honor of Veterans’ Day on November 11th, we’re listening to stories from servicemen and women. Featuring Harley Penland (WWI), Teenie Howell (WWII), Ben Purcell (Vietnam), and James...

It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 9: Corn Shuckin’, Pea Thrashin’, and Other Community Activities

October 4, 2022

As we approach the annual Foxfire Fall Festival, we take a look at historic traditions and community activities here in the mountains, from corn shuckings to baseball games. Featuring interviews...

It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 8: Banjo Making in Appalachia

September 6, 2022

We’re revisiting music in Appalachia and taking a look back at banjo making in Appalachia, from its origins in West Africa to mountain musicians in the 1970s. In this region, banjos typically...

Foxfire Mountaineer Festival

August 11, 2022

We are thrilled to announce the return of the annual Foxfire Mountaineer Festival! Join us for a day of arts, crafts, music, and more, all in celebration of our Appalachian culture! The Festival...

Canjo-Making Workshop

June 25, 2021

Join Les Barnett for an afternoon of canjo-making! Canjos are one-stringed instruments, perfect for kids of all ages. Kits will be available for purchase on-site; there is no additional charge for...

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