Stories of Appalachia

By: Steve Gilly Rod Mullins
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  • Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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  • Philippi, West Virginia- The First Land Battle of the Civil War

    Philippi, West Virginia- The First Land Battle of the Civil War
    Jan 11 2025
    At the beginning of the Civil War, the small Appalachian town of Philippi, Virginia, now West Virginia, became the site of the first organized land action of the conflict as the Union made a move into Confederate territory. Despite its strategic importance, the battle is sometimes humorously referred to as the "Philippi Races" due to the swift retreat of untested raw Confederate recruits. Join us as we tell the story of the Battle of Philippi, another one of the Stories of Appalachia.

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    14 mins
  • Bloody Harlan: W. B. Jones and the Battle of Evarts

    Bloody Harlan: W. B. Jones and the Battle of Evarts
    Jan 4 2025
    In the late 1920s and early 30s, the coal fields of Harlan County, Kentucky, became the backdrop for one of the darkest chapters in labor history. Known as Bloody Harlan, this tumultuous time saw miners fighting for justice and fair treatment during a time of economic despair and corporate greed. At the heart of this struggle was William B. Jones, a determined union organizer who dared to stand up to the powerful coal operators, culminating in the battle of Evarts.

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    17 mins
  • The Spruce Pine New Years Eve Blast

    The Spruce Pine New Years Eve Blast
    Dec 28 2024
    On New Year's Eve 1959, the quiet town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, became the stage for a teenage prank that would put the town in newspapers all around the country. Join us as we tell the story of two local teenagers armed with dynamite bought at the town’s hardware store who decided to ring in the new year with a bang—literally.

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    11 mins

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