Writing the History We Forgot to Remember
Appalachia, Accurately Told
We’re here to get the record right. Our goal is the most accurate history we can publish, rooted in primary sources first and secondary second. Every claim is traceable to the best of the authors knowledge. Every correction is welcomed.
We piece together the stories most histories skim past: coal camps and company dams, churchyards and floodwalls, backroads where memory still lingers. Each article blends primary sources, maps, and field photography to make the region’s past legible to neighbors, students, and researchers.
Our mission: build the largest open-source, academically minded blog repository on Appalachia, open to all who want to learn about the region as a whole.
Explore by theme: Abandoned Appalachia · Appalachian History · Forgotten Appalachia · Repurposed Appalachia
How we work (Human-led, AI-assisted)
- We use AI to surface archives, transcribe documents, cross-reference names and places, and spot gaps, then humans verify and interpret every result.
- Not all articles use AI or any other form of assistance.
- Sources are cited in each article. Corrections and additions are folded back into the work.
Collaboration & Corrections
This is collaborative work. Spot an error, have a lead, or want to add to a story? Get in touch. I’m not actively looking for other writers right now, but if you’re interested in writing a story, you’re welcome to reach out and help with our mission. We can discuss details together.
Licensing & Use
License notice: “Except where noted, original text and photos are licensed under CC BY 4.0. You may share and adapt with credit.”
Third-party media note: “Some images or maps have different rights. Check captions before reuse.”
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