Big Chimney
Big Chimney, West Virginia: A Story of Salt, Industry, and Appalachian ResilienceBig Chimney, or "Big Chim'ly" as the locals call it, is nestled along the Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The unassuming community…
Mother Jones and the Battle of Blair Mountain
Introduction In late August 1921, the hills of West Virginia echoed with gunfire as thousands of coal miners, donning red bandanas, clashed with sheriff’s deputies and private detectives in what would become the largest labor…
Why Eskdale and Cabin Creek are Particularly Rugged!
Eskdale, Cabin Creek, and the Legacy of Coal: A Landscape Shaped by Struggle and Industry Nestled in the rugged hills of West Virginia, the communities of Eskdale and Cabin Creek are steeped in a history…
The Midland Trail
The Midland Trail (US 60): A Historic Journey Through West Virginia’s Heartland Nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, the Midland Trail—a stretch of US Route 60 in West Virginia—offers more than just scenic vistas. This 180-mile…
Kanawha City
Discovering Kanawha City: A Historic Charleston Neighborhood Shaped by Industry and Renewal Nestled along the banks of the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha City is a neighborhood steeped in history, industrial legacy, and…