Matron of Honor, Dena Williams, and other wedding guests eating weddin...
Event: Crystal Pettry and Bruce Ramsey's Wedding. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Cemetery. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Tour of Reclamation Sites in White Oak and Surrounding Area. "Stacy Edmunds conducted a tour of sites she'd been using in her field study for her master's thesis in ecology. As she went, she explained th... More
Lloyd's Convenient, a filling station and convenience store at the mou...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a gas station, convenience store, 20th-century small town, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
The Rebecca Chapel at the mouth of Rock Creek
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The Rebecca Chapel at the mouth of Rock Creek
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The Rebecca Chapel and Rock Creek Post Office at the mouth of Rock Cre...
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The Rebecca Chapel at the mouth of Rock Creek
Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Richard "Dickie" Combs. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Interviews with Richard Combs and Corrina Walker. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Congregation praying over a member of the community
Public domain photograph of church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Congregation praying at the altar. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Prayer Service at the Sundial Assembly of God Church. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Painting of Christ knocking at the door by Charlotte Cantley, 1991
Event: Prayer Service at the Sundial Assembly of God Church. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. John August, Stickney, WV. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Interview with John August. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Glendale Tabor, Naoma, WV. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Interview with Glendale Tabor. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. American Folklife Center: Corrina Walker. Southern West Vi...
Event: Interviews with Richard Combs and Corrina Walker. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lucy Cabell preaching at prayer service
Event: Prayer Service at the Sundial Assembly of God Church. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Corrina Walker shooting pool
Public domain photograph of pool game, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lucy Cabell of Cabin Creek, West Virginia, in Syble's Restaurant
Event: Interview with Betty Bonds and Lucy Cabell about Aspects of Woods.
Coal river. August Service Station. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Interview with John August. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Betty Bonds of Drews Creek, West Virginia, in Syble's Restaurant
Event: Interview with Betty Bonds and Lucy Cabell about Aspects of Woods.
H.D. Price and Rick Pettry playing pool in the Sundial Tavern.
Public domain photograph of pool game, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
H.D. Price and John Flynn in the Sundial Tavern.
Event: An Evening at the Sundial Tavern. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patrons socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern
The tavern, which closed in the mid-'90s, was owned and operated by Richard Combs and Corina Walker. Event: Socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern.
Mae Bongalis and "Aunt" Eva Burnside at the Pine Knob Ramp Supper
Event: Pine Knob Ramp Supper on Drews Creek (an annual event).
Glen Dale Tabor lines up a shot as John Flynn looks on
Event: Shooting pool at Tabor's Convenience Store. Public domain photograph of pharmacy, drugs, medicine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Martha Pettry serving and joking with patrons at the Sundial Tavern
Event: Saturday night at the Sundial Tavern. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glen Dale Tabor shooting pool at Tabor's Convenience Store
Event: Shooting pool at Tabor's Convenience Store. Public domain photograph of swimming pool, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patrons socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern
The tavern, which closed in the mid-'90s, was owned and operated by Richard Combs and Corina Walker. Event: Socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern.
Homer Pettry and David McMillion picking banjos at Frazier Gills'
Throughout southern West Virginia one can find regular jam sessions, which occur in public spaces like the Sophia Fire Hall, the Coal City Barber Shop, and the Beckley Flea Market, as well as in private buildin... More
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patrons socializing at the Sundial Tavern
Event: Saturday night at the Sundial Tavern. Public domain photograph of a restaurant, tavern interior, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mae Bongalis at the Pine Knob Ramp Supper
Event: Pine Knob Ramp Supper on Drews Creek (an annual event).
Patrons of Glendale Tabor's convenience store discussing images of dis...
Event: Interview with Patrons of Tabor's Convenience Store. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Men and women preparing food (ramps, potatoes, and bacon) on the night...
Event: Preparations in the Ramp House on the eve of the annual Ramp Supper.
John Flynn playing an electronic bowling game at the Sundial Tavern
Event: Saturday night at the Sundial Tavern. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Event: Turner family's weekly rehearsal of Gospel music. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. American Folklife Center: Horseshoe pitching. Southern Wes...
Event: Horseshoe pitching with John Bowman. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Flynn and Glen Dale Tabor shooting pool at Tabor's Convenience St...
Event: Shooting pool at Tabor's Convenience Store. Public domain photograph of pool game, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patrons socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern
The tavern, which closed in the mid-'90s, was owned and operated by Richard Combs and Corina Walker. Event: Socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern.
Coal river. Interior, Sundial Tavern. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Scenes around Coal River. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Frying potatoes for the 1995 Ramp Supper on Drews Creek
Event: Preparations in the Ramp House on the eve of the annual Ramp Supper.
Cleaning ramps at the ramp house on the night before the ramp supper: ...
Event: Preparations in the Ramp House on the eve of the annual Ramp Supper.
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Event: Turner family's weekly rehearsal of Gospel music. Debbie (Dickens) Turner, Benny Turner (Debbie's husband), Edna Turner (mother of Benny and Judy), Judy (Turner) Griffy, Danny Gilfillen (on bass), Marvin... More
Patrons on the ramp house porch (L-R): Mary Hufford, John Flynn, Mae ...
Event: Pine Knob Ramp Supper on Drews Creek (an annual event).
Patrons socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern
The tavern, which closed in the mid-'90s, was owned and operated by Richard Combs and Corina Walker. Event: Socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern.
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Event: Turner family's weekly rehearsal of Gospel music. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patrons socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern
The tavern, which closed in the mid-'90s, was owned and operated by Richard Combs and Corina Walker. Event: Socializing at the Silver Fox Tavern.
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Event: Turner family's weekly rehearsal of Gospel music. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Event: Turner family's weekly rehearsal of Gospel music. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ramp House, seen from the parking lot
Event: Pine Knob Ramp Supper on Drews Creek (an annual event).
Patrons enjoying their ramp suppers. John Flynn, Mary Hufford, and Mae...
Event: Pine Knob Ramp Supper on Drews Creek (an annual event).
Kenny and Martha Pettry, proprietors of the Sundial Tavern until 1999,...
Event: Saturday night at the Sundial Tavern. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stone marker near the family cemetery that reads: "John 3:16 Isa 2:2"
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Daisy Ross cleaning and decorating a grave
Event: Memorial Day Weekend on Graveyard Hill. "Graveyard Hill is the site of an African American cemetery on the hillside above the sludge pond ("coal refuse impoundment") now filling Shumate's Branch. Each ye... More
Scenes from the parking lot at Stanley Heirs Park on the Fourth of Jul...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Virgil Jarrell trimming weeds at the Mordue cemetery
Event: Memorial Day (or Decoration Day) Weekend at Mordue Cemetery. Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scenes from the parking lot at Stanley Heirs Park on the Fourth of Jul...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
People cleaning and decorating graves at Pineview Cemetery on Memorial...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Barbecue at Syble's Bed and Barn
Event: Barbecue at Syble's Bed and Barn. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Front step of George Asbury's house, near the Asbury Cemetery on Baile...
Event: Trip to Montcoal Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Mary Hufford interviewing Felix Mollett. Southern West Vir...
Event: Memorial Day Weekend on Graveyard Hill. "Graveyard Hill is the site of an African American cemetery on the hillside above the sludge pond ("coal refuse impoundment") now filling Shumate's Branch. Each ye... More
Table of bumper stickers and t-shirts either protesting mountaintop re...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Virgil and Carrie Lou Jarrell, of Sylvester
Event: Memorial Day (or Decoration Day) Weekend at Mordue Cemetery. Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mary Hufford interviewing former residents of Kayford Mountain assembl...
Event: Memorial Day Weekend. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Postal stamp promotional display hanging over grocery shelves
Picryl description: Public domain image of postal stamp, free to use, no copyright restrictions
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local Hall displaying a camp...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Fourth of July Celebration at Stanley Heirs Park on Kayford Mountain
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Unidentified woman and child riding four-wheeler
Event: Memorial Day Weekend. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scenes from the parking lot at Stanley Heirs Park on the Fourth of Jul...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Information about mountaintop removal and the role of Larry Gibson (on...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Information about mountaintop removal and the role of Larry Gibson (on...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Headstone decorated with an American flag wreath, fishing teddy bear, ...
Event: Memorial Day (or Decoration Day) Weekend at Mordue Cemetery. Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fourth of July Celebration at Stanley Heirs Park on Kayford Mountain
Event: Fourth of July Celebration. The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Ka... More
Signage at the Rock Creek Post Office
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fourth of July Celebration at Stanley Heirs Park on Kayford Mountain
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Coal river. Stanley Heirs Park sign. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Stanley Heirs Reunion. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mary Hufford interviewing Felix Mollett while Billy Ray Mollet videota...
"Graveyard Hill is the site of an African American cemetery on the hillside above the sludge pond ("coal refuse impoundment") now filling Shumate's Branch. Each year former residents of the African American set... More
Sign for hot dog sale at Assembly Church of God, Sundial, WV
The Assembly Church of God sells hot dogs and fried pies every Thursday for lunch. Event: Hot dog sale at Assembly Church of God.
Larry Gibson, center, with two unidentified friends, wearing Stanley R...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Coal river. Red Fraker, on Kayford Mountain. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Memorial Day Weekend. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scenes from the parking lot at Stanley Heirs Park on the Fourth of Jul...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Coal river. American Folklife Center: Tanners Mollett. Southern West V...
Event: Memorial Day Weekend on Graveyard Hill. "Graveyard Hill is the site of an African American cemetery on the hillside above the sludge pond ("coal refuse impoundment") now filling Shumate's Branch. Each ye... More
Coal trucks on Route 3, Sylvester, WV
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) building in Montcoal display...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Tending graves at Graveyard Hill on Memorial Day weekend
"Graveyard Hill is the site of an African American cemetery on the hillside above the sludge pond ("coal refuse impoundment") now filling Shumate's Branch. Each year former residents of the African American set... More
Freshly cleaned and decorated graves at Graveyard Hill
Event: Memorial Day Weekend on Graveyard Hill. "Graveyard Hill is the site of an African American cemetery on the hillside above the sludge pond ("coal refuse impoundment") now filling Shumate's Branch. Each ye... More
Conversation in the parking lot of the Stanley Heirs Park
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Daniel Lilly at the Stanley Heirs Reunion
Event: Stanley Heirs Reunion. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The memorial marker at the mouth of Buffalo Creek naming those who die...
Event: Ceremony at Buffalo Creek Memorial on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Buffalo Creek Disaster and the 20th Anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). The Pittston Coal Comp... More
Mark Lilly playing at the Fourth of July celebration on Kayford Mounta...
Event: Fourth of July on Kayford Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of crowd, bride and groom, and car painted with "Just Married" on...
Event: Crystal Pettry and Bruce Ramsey's Wedding. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The snack table under the union banner, during a union vote at Local 6...
Event: United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Union Vote. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Randy Sprouse fishing in Coal River at the mouth of Hazy Creek
Event: Fishing for smallmouth bass on Coal River. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Everett Lilly fiddling at the Stanley Heirs Reunion
Event: Stanley Heirs Reunion. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Charles Jarrell Store, exterior. Southern West Virginia.
The Charles Jarrell Store at the mouth of Dry Creek is the oldest continually operating retail establishment in Raleigh County.
Miners and organizers waiting for the results of a vote at the United ...
Event: United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Union Vote. Bob Phalan is president of UMWA District 17.
Randy Sprouse fishing in Coal River at the mouth of Hazy Creek
Event: Fishing for smallmouth bass on Coal River. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Paul Fitzwater, proprietor of Butch's Store
Public domain photograph - historical image of Jordan, Middle East, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Larry Gibson speaking with Mary Hufford
Event: Fourth of July on Kayford Mountain. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description