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The Mayor of Bean Creek: Lena Dorsey

The Mayor of Bean Creek: Lena Dorsey

February 1, 2021

In celebration of Black History Month, we are featuring stories from our archive that capture black experiences in Appalachia. Each week in February, we will highlight one individual who shared...
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Christmas at the Cabins

Christmas at the Cabins

December 1, 2020

Join us for Christmas at the Cabins every Friday in December, now through the 18th! From 10 am until 3 pm, enjoy Christmas decorations and special demonstrations on your museum tour. Watch wool be...
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Christmas at the Cabins

Christmas at the Cabins

December 1, 2020

Join us for Christmas at the Cabins every Friday in December, now through the 18th! From 10 am until 3 pm, enjoy Christmas decorations and special demonstrations on your museum tour. Watch wool be...
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Christmas at the Cabins

Christmas at the Cabins

December 1, 2020

Join us for Christmas at the Cabins every Friday in December, now through the 18th! From 10 am until 3 pm, enjoy Christmas decorations and special demonstrations on your museum tour. Watch wool be...
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Foxfire Bake Along Week Four

Foxfire Bake Along Week Four

November 27, 2020

Thank you for joining us for week fourof the Foxfire Bake Along! We hope y’all had a relaxing Thanksgiving with safe gatherings and good food. Get ready for your holiday cookie swap with this...
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Foxfire Bake Along Week Three

Foxfire Bake Along Week Three

November 20, 2020

Welcome to week three of bake along! We love seeing all of the wonderful cakes and stack pies y’all have made. No Southern repertoire would be complete without a pound cake recipe. This recipe...
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