NewsClyde Jenkins, Teacher of Virginia Traditions
Clyde Jenkins lives off Jenkins Lane on land his great-great grandfather acquired in Page County in the eighteenth century.
NewsVirginia Folklife Supports Bristol Roots Project’s $52,000 Funding Opportunities
The Bristol Roots Project, formally known as the Greater Bristol Folk Arts & Culture Team, announces two funding opportunities totalling $52,000 for folk and traditional artists and cultural organizations in …
NewsGhost Stories? Local Musical Heroes? Apply for a Roadside Marker to Honor Local Culture
Does your community have a great piece of folklore that should be shared? Legends & Lore is designed to promote cultural tourism and commemorate legends and folklore as part of our heritage.
NewsQ&A with Alicia Thomas, Virginia Quilt Museum
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, the Virginia Quilt Museum promotes a unique blend of art and cultural heritage.
EventRecording, Writing, and Sharing Your Stories
The Practice of Oral Histories and Veteran Writing Projects – Join Katy Clune and Michael Lund to learn more about the techniques of oral histories and reflective storytelling and receive practical tips and tricks for how to engage in these practices.
NewsWhat’s Your Name Again?
We’ve all forgotten someone’s name at a party or social gathering. It can be a special kind of embarrassment.
EventTraditions and Transformations: Black Appalachia
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History is pleased to host a special workshop by Dr. Dena Jennings at the Moss Arts Center Cube on November 6.
EventInalienable Rights: The Slave Dwelling Project
Clarke County Historical Association welcomes The Slave Dwelling Project back to the Burwell-Morgan Mill on Saturday, November 9.
EventCultural Crossroads in Traditional Music & Dance
Join the Montgomery Museum for Cultural Crossroads an event celebrating the cultural influences of traditional Appalachian music and dance!
EventFarm Day at Ivy Creek
Join Ivy Creek Foundation for Farm Day on October 19 to celebrate Ivy Creek’s agricultural roots and learn about modern farming!
NewsCorey Harris & Lamont Jack Pearley
Through our 2023–2024 Folklife Apprenticeship Program, self-taught guitarist Lamont Jack Pearley has spent the last year apprenticing the fundamentals of Piedmont-style blues with Corey Harris of Charlottesville.
