That's great to know. One of the things we are trying to do with these episodes is to keep the stories going forward for new generations to enjoy and learn from.
Glad to know about this channel Tim. My Father was from Madison County, born in Big Pine, later moved to Shelton Laurel. I probably have a few relatives there. If I am ever in Asheville, I'll try to get by to see you.
I've heard talk on social media about city people wanting to go to Appalachia and change the fabric of people and land. I got pretty hot under the collar and told them mitts off. These people are the LAST of the great real hard working simple living people America has. Loved your pictures, I love these people. ❤And I pray that city people don't bother them or try and change their way of life.
Blaze, I appreciate your comment. It's a tough way of life and not an easy one to adopt. We do have a few younger folk that are artist and craftspeople who seem to get it and fit in without wanting to change things to be like where they came from, so thats great to see.
@@thefaceofappalachia I live in a secluded area of my state, more woods than anything and appreciate the hard work I do to live a similar simple life as they do, maybe that's why I got so defensive regarding people from the outside wanting to change them. I am glad for the traditions they have passed down to younger generation,and sincerely hope the youth remain true to their roots. God Bless you I look forward to more of your wonderful videos ♥️
I've heard of people wanting to change them too. And as someone who spent my early yrs in Knoxville,TN and we used to go back and visit friends and my godparents a few times a year I can tell you that it wouldn't happen. One thing I learned from my parents is the Appalachian people are proud of who they are and very protective of their culture and life. People gave my parents are hard time for about 6 months (they're from other parts of TN) but after 6 months and definitely after I was born they were pretty much adopted. The mountains of TN/NC have a very special place in my heart.
@@char08fal Thats a great story and it has been my experience that people are very accepting once they get to know you and if you are honest with them.
I don't know why, but Appalachia and the people and history resonates in me. I am not American, I am not a Christian but I believe in God, family, traditions, thriftiness and hardwork. The beautiful scenes in all seasons are to me breathtaking. The histories shared are pack full of human drama, weakness and resoluteness. I really enjoy your voice and the love, respect and humility you show to this great historical and living monument of human endeavour and grit. Please carry on with your channel. It's wonderful.
My grandfather was born and raised in Madison county. Riddle’s still live there. When I was a little boy and would came to visit my grandfather in Asheville we would take day trips there. Our family settled western NC sometime in the late 1700. A real history of America there.
Donna; Thanks for getting in touch. We are working on a second, longer video to be posted by Friday and are on our way to interview a lady today who is a wealth of knowledge and stories, so stay tuned!
Thanks for the feedback. It has been a lifelong endeavor and a labor of love and I'm glad others, like yourself, appreciate the area and its people as I do. I hope you will find more to enjoy in upcoming episodes.
Diane; So glad you are enjoying the music. Most selections used are from the CD in my books, Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia. It has 22 tunes from people featured in the book. I think the music is such an integral part of the community and its history that I want it to play a prominent role in our episodes. Stay tuned!
Sandra; Glad you have enjoyed The Face of Appalachia. It has been a popular book along with the subsequent On Earths Furrowed Brow and Hands in Harmony. I just reprinted The Face of Appalachia with all new digital reproductions at the original press in Italy and am very pleased with the results and glad there has been enough support over the years from folks like yourself to keep it in print since 2003. Thanks!
Great to hear that you are enjoying the stories and captions. I always think it's important to share that information as I think it adds a lot to people's understanding of the images.
That was an amazing program. So many of the things we love and use today were built by me such as your father. $30 a week and $25 was sent home to their families.
Greetings from Asheville. My step great grandmother lived in Bryson City, and my Dad, brother & me used to live on Old CCC Road, behind Holmes State Forest, in Henderson County, where we're from. My mother's grandfather worked for the CCC, and there's so much history in our family, beautiful, amazing, tragic, deep, everything. It would take a book to describe it. In fact a lady who married into our family in Buncombe Co a couple generations ago did write a book with additional periodic supplements, about our family. I'm so thankful for her. Bless you and yours 🙏🌻🕊
@@cumberlandquiltchic1 It would be a great thing for all if that were possible today. It provided employment, a shared sense of purpose, and income for folks at a difficult time in our nation's history.
Mr. Tim , I was born in Bryson City also five years older than you. I had some great family , Wiggins and Burnette. I learned a lot about the old poor ways of life and still live out some of them . We made it out of there in the early seventies , the adults knew there was very limited opportunity there. We all survived and found fortune in the piedmont. That mountain country has changed immensely . The locals can't hardly afford land there now. At one time those folks were the salt of the earth and it sure felt like God's country.
Very true. I lived in bryson city for years and couldn’t afford to buy what little was available. Nothing to rent and what I found was $1200 + , 10 yr ago. Ended up in franklin over the mountain only because bought what I could afford. Wanted to be in bryson city area. Prices have more than doubled and taxes have doubled for most. It’s not the same anymore. People moving in and roundabouts everywhere, traffic terrible! I don’t want to be here anymore, but where do I go?
Yes, the area is rich in culture and I'm still amazed and pleased that some of the next generations have chosen to keep it alive and that some of the new residents have bought land to continue to farm. Land prices make it hard for folks to buy farms to grow crops or raise cattle, but if they inherit the place, it makes it a bit easier.
Linda., its a great place to live, very rich in culture and history. I think folks are very accepting as well, especially to those who try to learn how they live and try to fit in.
Thanks for the feedback and glad you are enjoying the images. As a photographer I really appreciate when my images connect with people such as yourself.
Thanks. I think the captions add another element to the story and makes the images more personal and sometimes I just love the names of the areas depicted, like Spillcorn, Hardscrabble, Grapevine...
The tune is called Young Edward and was recorded by my friend Bruce Greene who learned old mountain tunes form the folks that played them from Kentucky, NC, TN and a wide area. It's on the 22-song music CD that comes in my Hands in Harmony book. Of course, many of these tunes have multiple names so others may know a version of it that is called something different. It's one of my favorite fiddle tunes, very haunting.
