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The Ballad Of ‘John Henry’ Elicits Varied Feelings For Some Black Appalachian Residents
Like any traditional song that has endured through generations, there are lots of versions of “John Henry.” There are also many different interpretations of the song. For some people who grew up in Black communities in Appalachia, the song elicits a variety of feelings.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJanuary 29, 1873: Chesapeake & Ohio Completed
On January 29, 1873, railroad officials gathered at Hawks Nest in Fayette County to drive the last spike on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. The C&O, as it…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSeptember 12, 1872: The Big Bend Completed
The Great Bend Tunnel, also known as the Big Bend, was completed in present-day Summers County on September 12, 1872.At more than a mile long, it cut off…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDecember 22, 1981: Louis Watson Chappell Dies at 91
Louis Watson Chappell, a leading authority on West Virginia folk music, died on December 22, 1981, at age 91. The North Carolina native joined West…
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Long-awaited West Virginia Park Officially Opens
Crowds gathered to watch the grand opening of a long-awaited West Virginia park.News outlets report about 100 celebrants gathered Friday to watch the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJanuary 19, 1894: John Hardy Hanged in Welch
John Hardy was hanged in the McDowell County seat of Welch on January 19, 1894.The black railroad worker had been convicted of murdering a man in a…
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