Community Dye Day
Join us for the first community dye day of 2023! Bring a plain white article that is 100% cotton such as a t-shirt, bandana, or tote bag. Drop it off in our indigo pot at the beginning of your...
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Rabun County
Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women Launch Party
Join us in celebrating the release of our newest volume, The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women, on Saturday, March 11th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We’ll have copies available for purchase and...
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It Still Lives, Season 5, Episode 1: Logging in the Mountains
We are kicking off Season 5 of It Still Lives with an episode on logging in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Featuring interviews with Will Zoellner, Shirley Buchanan, Jake Waldroop, and Preach...
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It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 11: Rethinking Coal for Christmas
As we enter the holiday season, we’re reflecting back on the real stories behind coal – that dreaded lump that shows up in naughty children’s stockings on Christmas morning. This...
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It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 10: Stories from Veterans
In honor of Veterans’ Day on November 11th, we’re listening to stories from servicemen and women. Featuring Harley Penland (WWI), Teenie Howell (WWII), Ben Purcell (Vietnam), and James...
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It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 9: Corn Shuckin’, Pea Thrashin’, and Other Community Activities
As we approach the annual Foxfire Fall Festival, we take a look at historic traditions and community activities here in the mountains, from corn shuckings to baseball games. Featuring interviews...
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“Our Appalachia” : Free Community Lecture Series
Join us this year for our first series of public lectures! Held at the Rabun County Public Library, these monthly talks will feature a variety of topics, from moonshining to quilting. No...
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It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 8: Banjo Making in Appalachia
We’re revisiting music in Appalachia and taking a look back at banjo making in Appalachia, from its origins in West Africa to mountain musicians in the 1970s. In this region, banjos typically...
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