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Jimmie Neill’s Hattery

Winter weather has many reaching for hats and gloves, which might make one wonder about headwear of past Transylvanians. James Neill’s hattery, said to have been one social meeting place

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Businessman E.B. Jaffe

Ernest Bernhard Jaffe was integral to the formation of the Middle Fork Corporation and built a number of buildings in the Eastatoe/Middle Fork area in the early 1950s. These included

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Gatherings in early Appalachia

Community and social gatherings in early Appalachia often involved food, sharing cultural traditions, and strengthening relationships. Understanding, connecting, and passing knowledge all occur through storytelling, sharing personal experiences, and reliving

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Gifting & Toys in Appalachia

Early Appalachian settlers were isolated from the conveniences of cities and stores, and so many gifts were handmade from local materials. Immigrants brought traditions from their homelands. CHILDREN AS MINIATURE

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Sweets & Treats in Appalachia

Note: This is part of a series of articles on traditional foodways in southern Appalachia and pairs with a display on the 2nd floor of the Transylvania County Library. When

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Food Preservation in Appalachia

Note: This is part of a series of articles on traditional foodways in southern Appalachia and pairs with a display on the 2nd floor of the Transylvania County Library. Early

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