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Season 3, Episode 7: Meet the Morgans

Back in March, we received an email from poet Louise Morgan Runyon that sent us down a rabbit hole of Western North Carolina history. Listen as we explore the founding of Macon County and listen to oral histories from Rufus Morgan and Louise.

Season 3, Episode 6: Interview with Poet Rose McLarney

In preparation for our Native Plant Week this summer, we sit down (virtually) with Appalachian poet and Western North Carolina native Rose McLarney. Rose shares her journey to becoming a poet and some sources of inspiration for her writing.

Season 3, Episode 5: Mainspring Conservation Trust

We're taking a break from the archives this month to sit down with our friends over at the Mainspring Conservation Trust, a nonprofit based in Western North Carolina that works to conserve the water, forests, farms and heritage of the Little Tennessee and Hiwassee river basins. Learn more at https://www.mainspringconserves.org/

Season 3, Episode 4: "Gypsies" in Appalachia

Ever wanted to have your fortune told? Would you believe it if you heard it? Foxfire contacts Lawton Brooks and Leila Gibson sure did! They recall a group of nomadic traders in Appalachia commonly called gypsies, although we bet they aren't like the gypsies you're thinking of!

Season 3, Episode 2: Angelina Davis

For part 2 of our celebration of Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a unique woman in our archive: Angelina del' Arciprete Davis, an Italian-born woman who immigrated to Southern Appalachia shortly after World War II. 

Season 3, Episode 2: Women's History Month

In honor of women's history month, we are listening to three interviews conducted in 1975, the "International Women's Year." Foxfire students sat down with women from three generations, all raised in the mountains. Join us as we learn Addie Norton, Lassie Bradshaw, and Emma Chastain's ideas of what it means to be an Appalachian woman!

Season 3, Episode 1: Courtship and Marriage

Celebrate February with a few love stories from our archive! Learn about courtship (dating) practices and marriage customs from the early 20th century. We'll sit down with Granny Mary Cabe, Bessie Underwood, Lawton & Florence Brooks, Margaret Norton, Selma Mosley, L.M. & Mary Olive Keef, and O.S. & Olene Garland.

*Repost* Season 1, Episode 3: Aunt Arie Carpenter

While we work on bringing you more great content in season 3, we are revisiting one of our very favorite episodes from season 1, featuring an interview with Aunt Arie Carpenter.

Season 2, Episode 12: A Foxfire Christmas

Join us for some holiday cheer as we travel back in time with Christmas memories from John & Margaret Bulgin, Lessie Conner, Louise Coldren, and Louise & Hubert Hooper. Stories from A Foxfire Christmas.

Season 2, Episode 11: Hunting in the Mountains

November often marks the beginning of hunting season for many in rural areas. This month, we're exploring folk tales, tips, and tricks for hunting in the mountains. Featuring interviews with Taylor Crockett, Minyard Conner, and Jake Waldroop.