The Appalachian Arts Center

The Appalachian Arts Center is a 4000 square foot gallery, marketplace and educational resource. The center is divided into seven small gallery spaces devoted exclusively to the exhibition and sale of work created by local craftspeople, artists, student apprentices, authors and musicians; while a large rotating exhibition space showcases regional artisans. A variety of educational demonstrations, artist talks, professional development workshops and craft courses are offered, as well as a business curriculum, Entrepreneurship for Artisans.

To visit the Appalachian Arts Center's web site: Click Here.

Bolling/Bowling Genealogy

Bolling/Bowling Notes
By Virginia Easley DeMarce, Ph.D.
Historian and Past President
Of the National Genealogical Society

To read the notes: Click Here.

Federal Map Stats

A wealth of online statistical data from the Federal government, available by state, county, city, congressional district, or Federal judicial district.

To visit: Click Here.

Knox County Genealogy and History

To visit Knox County's GenWeb site: Click Here.

To locate GenWeb sites for other counties of interest:: Click Here.

More Louisa County Genealogy and History

Here is another good source for information pertaining to Louisa County, Virginia.

To visit: Click Here.

For the January 22 MHS Blog entry on Louisa County: Click Here.

Center for Virtual Appalachia

Hosted by Morehead State College
Morehead, Kentucky

Featuring:

• The Library of Appalachia
• Quilt Collection
• Photo Tour
• Data Sources
• News

To visit the Center for Virtual Appalachia: Click Here.

The Appalachian Quilt Trail

Tour the Appalachian Quilt Trail (AQT)

The AQT is a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of Tennessee's historic byways. Take a hike on the Appalachian Trail, ride the rapids, cycle our scenic backroads, fish world-famous streams, birdwatch, or explore one of the largest underground caves in the country... Whatever your interests, there are an endless amount of things to do, places to stay, and events along the trail. Quilters and quilt lovers, there's something here for everyone in the family! Follow the Quilt Trail to find barn quilts but also, all manner of other attractions along the trail, marked by painted wooden AQT Heritage Quilt Squares.

Be sure to stop and visit us at the AQT headquarters in Rutledge, Grainger County, Tennessee, located along scenic Hwy 11w! Mark your calendars, come to East Tennessee for the 2009 Jonesborough Quiltfest and also, the American Quilters' Society Expo in Knoxville a week apart. Check the events calendar for dates and information.

To visit the AQT site: Click Here.

Note: The AQT seems to be centered around Hancock County and features a "Big Halley Loop" which focuses on the Melungeons. Unfortunately, the Melungeon information presented by the site, and presumably on the AQT itself, is woefully inaccurate.

Pictured above is a quilt apparently owned by the Collins family of Hancock County, the pattern of which the AQT site identifies as "The Melungeon Star."