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Revealing Junaluska: Forgotten History of an Appalachian Black Community | Boone, NC Vlog

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Discover Junaluska, a lesser-known Appalachian area founded by free African Americans before the Civil War. Junaluska holds a significant piece of American history often overshadowed by the pages of time. In this vlog, explore the struggles and resilience of a community that thrived amid extreme racism.
Witness the poignant dichotomy of the cemetery, starkly divided between white and African American sections-one adorned with markers, the other without. This video sheds light on rarely seen American history.
Join me through downtown Boone, soar over the Appalachian mountains with drone footage, and hear captivating stories from friendly locals. Unravel the untold stories of Junaluska, a legacy of resilience. Don't miss this engaging story that deserves to be remember, by Novel World.
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4 авг 2023

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@careyrowland 2 месяца назад

As a resident of Boone since 1980, I appreciate your report. I have a good friend, Danny, whose roots are in that Junaluska community. Danny was, at one one, the worship leader there at the Mennonite church. Danny and I have sung together at various events over the years. Danny still has a busy entertainment schedule playing music on weekends at various restaurants, beer halls and other events. Danny is multi-talented. He has been cutting my hair for many years. Keep up the good work. You have a very well-modulated presentation.

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Hi Carey! I'm thrilled that you appreciated my video. You have a great town there with some of the friendliest folks I've met on the road and your message reflects that. I hope to be back sometime in the future. I have other great videos I think you'll enjoy coming out soon and I hope you subscribe to see them when they come out. I appreciate you!

@InwardGaze 11 месяцев назад

Right on time. I've always loved the mountains and wanted to live there, but being black, I wanted an insider's perspective.

@novelworldtravels 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad my video was useful for you. The area seemed nice and so were the people. I know there were black folks around but I just didnt get to talk to any. If you are ever in the area, Id give the town a visit. Thanks for stopping by!

@JetforChrist Месяц назад

@@novelworldtravels yeah, disappointed you didn't speak to any black locals.

@novelworldtravels Месяц назад

@@JetforChrist Im disappointed I didnt see any! Maybe next time because I'll be back.

@rweezy6246 26 дней назад

@@novelworldtravelsY'all come to Dahlonega GA. I'll host. New to the channel, but love it. Subscribed.

@Constance8722 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for a wonderful tour. Hearing the choir and seeing the mural were special treats, and the cemetery was certainly thought-provoking.

@novelworldtravels 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! It was a thought provoking experience I was glad to share.

@TheJoneshouse3 5 часов назад

Thanks for this video. As a descendant of Lucinda Bly Whittington I am always in search of my family's history. Thank you so much.

@novelworldtravels 4 часа назад

@@TheJoneshouse3 For sure! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video and got something from it!

@rhearoderick2552 Год назад

Great video Kenny🙂! I love the fact that you are getting black history out there that isn’t often, or at all really spoken about 👌🏾! To answer your question, I think I’d be heartbroken if I had freedom, while others didn’t. It’d be a very conflicting situation. I’m very grateful for my life and all the shoulders that I know I stand on who’ve helped to pave the way. Stay safe out there, Best, R.

@novelworldtravels Год назад

Thank you! I'm so glad to know you enjoyed the video. Thanks for responding to my question. It's such an interesting idea. We'll never know how they felt. I'm also very grateful. Thanks for stopping by. 😊🙏🏾

@rhearoderick2552 Год назад

👍🏾!

@user-ti3vy4mf6p 2 месяца назад

Thanks for bringing this video to us We also have rural farming communities in SC that had Self Sufficient Blacks growing rice for themselves and producing their own meat and vegetables. As a lot of them migrated up north the Farms became inactive. So come look up some of these places while we are still here.

@janetbreckenridge2201 Год назад

Sooo interesting! Thanks, son, for giving a small piece of history on blacks in Appalachia. I would have been thankful for my freedom but sad for those who weren't.

@novelworldtravels Год назад

I agree. It would be interesting to know what they thought then.

@yevonnehorn6196 2 месяца назад

Yes Sir, just discovered this information about the Junaluska Community, people, two weeks ago living in NC. Amazing group of black people. Born in Alabama, I am. Thank you again. God bless you ❤️🙏!

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@kimberlylynnboss6021 Месяц назад

Thanks for the educational video. I appreciate it. FYI, next time you're in the Asheville, NC area, check out Lake Junaluska. It's the site of the filming of Dirty Dancing.

@novelworldtravels Месяц назад

Wow, I didn't know that. I for sure will check out Lake Junaluska. There is so much history in N.C.!

@connieholmes4853 Год назад

Wow I learned a great deal this morning. Thanks

@novelworldtravels Год назад

So glad to share this with you. Thanks for stopping by!

@user-dq4ir2vw8w 2 месяца назад

Just came upon this video and learned something new about my adopted state. Have subscribed and looking forward to more history, thank you!

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Welcome to the channel Mrs. P. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video! NC is a great state with a lot of good people. I have a variety of stuff coming out soon. I really hope you enjoy them.

@yevonnehorn6196 2 месяца назад

Good sharing, thank you, land and town is so very clean 😊!

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Yeah, it seems like they take pride in their town. The people were some of the kindest I've experienced in my travels. Thanks for stopping by!

@baileytee9368 2 месяца назад

Wonderful video! I’m from NC and this all fascinating to me.

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Im glad you liked it and got something out of it! It is an interesting region. I hope to return and tell some more stories. Hope you subscribe for some interesting videos! Share it you know anyone who might be interested

@nationalparksprincess3216 Год назад

I really like the historic aspects of what you cover. You do a wonderful job highlighting this community 😊

@novelworldtravels Год назад

Thank you for saying that. I was concerned since I never found or spoke with a descendent of people who settled there. I'm glad to know you enjoyed it. 😊

@Dante-dp6qx 27 дней назад

Very interesting!!! I live in Charlotte NC. I think I'm a take a trip up there. Originally, I'm from Pittsburgh. The Apps mountain range extends up there too.

@novelworldtravels 27 дней назад

@@Dante-dp6qx The Appalachians are an interesting region and this particular community is really unique. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@zackamania6534 27 дней назад

Can’t believe you were able to find a parking space. Congratulations.

@novelworldtravels 27 дней назад

@@zackamania6534 Yeah, I definitely got lucky to park on the street. Thanks!

@zackamania6534 21 день назад

@@novelworldtravels I live 30 minutes away on the Tennessee side. When the leaves change color, it’s impossible to MOVE in Boone. Safe travels!

@novelworldtravels 21 день назад

@@zackamania6534 Thanks!

@MissCalLowe Год назад

Nice footage! Yep, I think it will prove to be very interesting if you got a metal detector.

@novelworldtravels Год назад

Thanks! I'm seriously considering getting one. I wonder how difficult it would be to pack one up and take it on a plane.

@MissCalLowe Год назад

@@novelworldtravels definitely check with the airlines, but I think you can. I’m thinking it has to be checked baggage, and if it has lithium batteries, they will have to be removed.

@novelworldtravels Год назад

@@MissCalLowe Thanks. Im thinking it would have to be checked too. I had no idea about having to remove lithium batteries. Thanks for the info. I'm going to check with the airlines and see what's up!

@renee5063 2 месяца назад

As I began my family search some years back, I found that I have family ties to Boone NC. My grandmother was married there. Her mother’s people, the Horton’s along with the Banners were some of the records that I found, which tie me to Boone.

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Wow! Thats a fascinating find! Boone is a great but little known area. I hope you get a chance to stop in and visit sometime. The people are the nicest you'd ever want to meet!

@renee5063 2 месяца назад

@@novelworldtravels It is a find that answered so many questions about my past. It is an even greater find when you are able to tie the faces to the names of those people you always wondered about. I certainly hope I get a chance to visit. Thank you for posting your vlog, because I was wondering what Boone looked like. My mom spent some time there when she was little, but she didn’t like to speak about her time there. Again thank you!

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

@@renee5063 Im thrilled that you found some ise for my video! Thanks

@livingthetorahlife7718 2 месяца назад

Thank you for showing Boone NC I am always getting something about sales of land their.

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

You're welcome! I know there are wonderful and kind people there. If you're not moving there, give it a visit!

@cherokeesurvival8340 2 месяца назад

great job

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Hey Cherokee survival! I appreciate the kind words and I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video. I hope you'll consider subscribing so you can look out for other great videos coming soon that I think you'll enjoy.

@cherokeesurvival8340 2 месяца назад

@@novelworldtravels I WILL RIGHT AM WORKING

@daughteroftheeagle5396 Месяц назад

Pronounced June-"a"-lusska is a native American name, Junaluska's name is an Anglicized form of his second Cherokee name, which meant “One who tries, but fails.” if you need too know anything about these mountains just give me a holler 😊

@novelworldtravels Месяц назад

@@daughteroftheeagle5396 Wow! That's some interesting history and meaning behind the name. Thanks for sharing that. Ill certainly give you a holla when I start digging again. 🙏🏾

@DavidWilliams-tr1yx 2 месяца назад

Great video, I was taught something today about these mountains I never knew an I’ve lived here all my life

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Thats great! I'm so glad I could share history with you. Your mountains are really. Beautiful place with beautiful people. I have more videos with interesting people coming soon. Hope you get to see them!

@noveltycrusade 27 дней назад

What a cool microphone!

@novelworldtravels 19 дней назад

Thanks!

@melissamaxwell196 2 месяца назад

I am from around here, and I cant help but wonder if these folks were native. A lot of the natives from around these parts are black. A lot of the Cherokee and Creek Indians were black. So maybe not freed or runaway slaves, but maybe actual native peoples?

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Interesting thought. The people say their family were freed African Americans. I would tend to trust people to know where they descended from. There could be that natives lived around among them. That was interesting and something I didn't consider. Hope you stick around my channel to contribute more interesting considerations with places like these. Thanks for sharing! your thoughts!

@melissamaxwell196 2 месяца назад

I live a little more Western, but I've noticed a theme with last names. There are certain staple white and black families here, we are small and everybody knows everybody, anyways, I have noticed that most of the black families have Cherokee last names. So I was just wondering. 😊

@melissamaxwell196 2 месяца назад

I mean I reckon the freed/runaways could've always mixed and mingled with the natives just like the Scots/Irish did.... ? But yeah, super interesting,,, good video, I will keep watch! Best of luck!

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

@@melissamaxwell196 Excellent point! Thank you!

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

@@melissamaxwell196 Thats a great catch! Your an amateur cultural anthropologist! Id be interested to know if your theories are true! I do know that there was significant intermarriage between natives and blacks in other parts of North Carolina. Maybe that region is similar. So cool to think about. Thanks for sharing that here. there is so much to history still unknown.

@Anne.2024 Месяц назад

Uncle Scrappy could tell some tales 😅

@novelworldtravels Месяц назад

You got that right Anne! He's been around. Friendly guy too!

@londonkyguy 2 месяца назад

I love this. I would loved to have been with you.

@novelworldtravels 2 месяца назад

Hi George! That's the idea, taking you along vicariously. But you would have loved to have been there because the people in this town were the friendliest you could expect. It was an interesting place to explore. I'll be back there. I hope you subscribe and stick around for future destinations similar to this one!