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Highlights of McConnell Library’s Appalachian Music Collection- Throw Down Your Heart

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Bud Bennett

This pick is different from the others I have made so far, this one isn’t Appalachian music at all- in fact it’s not even all music, it’s a DVD.  I picked this one because it concerns one of America’s most … Continue reading →

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Corn Mazes

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Bud Bennett

A popular activity for folks at this time of year is wandering through corn mazes.  I was recently thinking about mazes and wondering whether or not they were an Appalachian tradition; I didn’t particularly think they were and I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Bland County History Archives

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Bud Bennett

A few weeks ago somebody told me about The Bland County History Archives website.  Since then I’ve visited it several times, sometimes for a short time and sometimes for a long time.  This website is the result of work by … Continue reading →

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