Picnics; Picnic grounds; Fourth of July celebrations; Fireworks; Entertainment;
Advertising flyer for Grand Fourth of July Picnic of 1887 in Wheeling, West Virginia. The picnic was held at Mr. Wilson's place on Short Creek just outside the city.
A self-published autobiography of John C. Shaw, educator and former president of West Liberty Normal School (now West Liberty State College) from 1908-1919.
This is a program for the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Wheeling West Virginia. The program is for a welcoming service for the new members to the church. Bishop Charles Fowler from Buffalo, New York spoke at the ceremony. This took...
The Flying Cloud plays Scottish music at the Asheville Junction, founded by Andy Cohen. This is the fourth part of a four-part medley. Listen to the other parts: ww11309, ww11310, ww11311.
Robin Warren fiddles with Don Pedi (dulcimer) and Tad Wright (guitar) during a concert at the Asheville Junction, a coffehouse venue founded by Andy Cohen. This is the fourth part in a four part medley. Listen to the others, Over the Waterfall:...
This is a newspaper printed by the Old Regular Baptists at Millstone, Kentucky. This is volume 2, whole number 20, number 8, and was printed in September 1925. It has letters, editorial, and obituaries.
Universities & colleges; Students; Teachers; College presidents;
Milligan College students and faculty gathered in front of the Administration building. Inscribed, "Milligan College 1897-1898." Professor (and College President) Josephus Hopwood, standing fourth row, second from left. Sarah Hopwood...
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
Norman Blake plays guitar with his wife, Nancy (cello) and James Bryan (fiddle). This performance takes place at the Asheville Junction, a coffeeshop performance hall founded by Andy Cohen. This is the first night of a three concert series. This...
Wayne Henderson plays guitar during a concert featuring different guitar styles. The concert takes place at Warren Wilson College's Sage Cafe and was organized by Phil Jamison. Wayne is from Rugby, Virginia. Listen to the medley of Carter family...
Tom McKinney plays banjo at Warren Wilson College, during a 5-string banjo styles concert featuring several other musicians. The concert was arranged by David Holt. Tom plays banjo in a Scruggs style. Mama Blues is the fourth of a four part...
parades; celebrations; Independence Day; rural areas
On back of image: "Pikeville, Kentucky -- 4th of July Parade - Huffman Ave. - 195? -- "Buddy" - A.P. Forsyth holding flag -- Nest Row - Right - Frank Forsyth III Left - Bill Forsyth, Jr. -- L to R - First row - 1. 2. ...
This is a copy of the original Minutes of the Twenty-Second Annual Session of the Mud River Primitive Baptist Association, held with the Mount Zion Church, Logan County, W. Va., on September 1, 2, and 3, 1911. Includes meeting minutes, obituaries,...
This is a copy of the original Minutes of the Eighty-Third Annual Meeting of the New Salem Association of Old Regular Baptist held with the Enterprise Church, Pike County, Kentucky, on Friday and Saturday, September 25, 26 and 27, 1908. Includes...
This is a copy of the original Minutes of the Eightieth Annual Meeting of the New Salem Association of Old Regular Baptist held with the Enterprise Church, Pike County, Kentucky, on Friday and Saturday, September 22 and 23, 1905. Includes meeting...