The influence of old-time musicians throughout these rugged mountains survives today in local musicians as they breathe new life into the Pocahontas Opera House and the Purple Fiddle. In summertime musicians and artisans gather at Allegheny Echoes in Marlinton and the Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins. The work of local artisan crafters can be seen at the Penn Alps Store, the Mountain Made Gallery, the WV Market at Snowshoe, and the Pocahontas Artisans Cooperative shops in Slatyfork and Marlinton.
In 2012, the Traveling 219 Project featured a story about beloved Hillsboro resident, Norma Mikesell, and the inspiration she gave to those around her. In January, 2013, Norma Mikesell passed away at the age of 92. To honor Norma, who meant so much to so many, here is Emma’s story about Norma, as well as […]
For all you bluegrass fans, the Traveling 219 Project presents Richard Hefner and the story of the Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys–the local Pocahontas County, West Virginia born and bred music staple. Richard grew up in Mill Point with his family, where his mother Elsie ran the post office and served as the matriarch to a […]
It’s the year 1935. The Hemlock forest near Aurora is full of laughter and music. Through the snowy trees a cabin is aglow, with about 12 people gathered inside. This was the Youghiogheny Forest Colony. Most visitors would pass by this site without knowing it, and truthfully one probably wouldn’t be able to find the original hand-built cabins without a local guide.
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