This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.
Save the Date! Be My Neighbor Day! 2026 will be held on Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. at City Center at Slack Plaza, Charleston, WV. More details to come!
Be My Neighbor Day! Recap
In 2025, West Virginia Public Broadcasting held its very first Be My Neighbor Day! event at City Center at Slack Plaza in Charleston, West Virginia.
This was a free, outdoor event with 600 attendees that promoted being a caring neighbor. WVPB partnered with over 20 local organizations to bring the community together and support others by making 300 care kits for families and children.
We had photo opportunities with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, we made care kits for Big Creek People in Action and Children’s Home Society of West Virginia, saw incredible reptiles through Zoology Zone Science Center’s Reptile Show, we had yoga, storytime and even painted a community mural with West Virginia artist Nichole Westfall.
Questions about this or others events from WVPB Education? Email us at education@wvpublic.org.
