Celebrating Heritage, Changing Lives
We are improving lives by addressing critical issues surrounding literacy, food insecurity, and access to traditional arts.
MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF Central Appalachia
NOVEMBER 8-10
DUMPLIN'S & DANCIN' Is back!
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND CELEBRATION OF APPALACHIAN FOOD AND DANCE TRADITIONS.
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Honoring the past, improving the present, and planning for the future of central Appalachia.
Since our founding in 1902, Hindman Settlement School has evolved to meet the changing needs of the region. The Settlement’s work today includes education and service programs that address the critical needs of youth and families while promoting the rich traditional arts of Appalachia.
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The AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team has now been with us for a month, dedicating their efforts to flood recovery across multiple areas. They’ve played a pivotal role in the restoration of our archives, carefully salvaging, organizing, and preserving materials that were damaged during the flood. Their attention to detail in handling delicate historical documents and artifacts has been a tremendous help in ensuring that our cultural heritage is safeguarded for future generations.
In addition to their work in the archives, the team has been working tirelessly on trail recovery. They’ve cleared debris, repaired paths, and restored key areas that were impacted by the flood, allowing us to reopen these trails to the public. This work has not only helped in restoring physical spaces but has also contributed to the community’s morale, as the trails provide a vital connection to the natural beauty of the area.
Their combined efforts in both archive and trail recovery have been instrumental in moving our flood recovery forward. The NCCC team’s energy, dedication, and passion for service have brought us closer to fully restoring both our collections and outdoor spaces, and we are deeply grateful for their continued partnership.
AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region (Official)
Lather up some biscuits with a generous spread of our delicious Apple Butter! Made only with fresh, honeycrisp apples in our own kitchen, it is the perfect Fall treat! Stop by or order online at www.theorchardshop.org!
We are less than one month away from the return of Dumplin’s & Dancin’, the Settlement’s celebration of Appalachian food and dance traditions!
Join us November 8-10 for a full slate of workshops and talks which culminate in a locally sourced Feast prepared by our resident chefs Kristin Smith and Ouita Michel alongside their culinary teams and other visiting chefs.
Only a handful of tickets remain, grab yours today at www.hindman.org/dumplins!
We are excited that more than 160 writers and artists sent work for consideration for our December issue of Untelling. That’s more than 450 pieces of writing, photography, and art!
Without a doubt, issue two is going to be amazing. We may also have all the pieces for issue three as well! If you haven’t yet, you can get a copy and subscribe at hindman.org/untelling!
When can people expect to hear about their submissions?
No open call for the spring issue then?
Last month we celebrated our Ironwood Writers Studio students with a reading and art show at the ArtStation in Hazard. Paricipants from as near as Knott County and as far as Louisville, North Carolina, and Virginia joined in on this inaugural event!
Read (and see!) more in today’s blog at bit.ly/4dihi4e!
Ahead of The Feast at this year’s Dumplin’s & Dancin’ event, attendees will be able to take part in a talk and book signing with Erica Abrams Locklear, author of Appalachia on the Table: Representing Mountain Food and People, which won the Appalachian Studies Association’s prestigious Weatherford Award and was named on of the Best New Books for Southerners in 2023 by Garden & Gun Magazine.
Join us for this and the full slate of Appalachian culinary and dance offerings from November 8-10! Learn more and register today at www.hindman.org/dumplins!
Tomorrow, October 1st, is the last day to submit to Untelling and Winter Burrow!
Send your writing and art in for issue 2 of Untelling, the Settlement’s literary and arts magazine here: bit.ly/3Mpg1x7
Send a proposal to present this December at the second annual Winter Burrow conference here: bit.ly/45TnyMg
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved!
Heather N. E. Gilley, if you have any art pieces ready for submission, here’s an opportunity!
Tomorrow, October 1st, is the last day to submit to Untelling and Winter Burrow!
Send your writing and art in for issue 2 of Untelling, the Settlement’s literary and arts magazine here: bit.ly/3Mpg1x7
Send a proposal to present this December at the second annual Winter Burrow conference here: bit.ly/45TnyMg
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved!
Our next course through The Makery begins October 12th! Join Karen McElmurray in "A Life Twice Lived: Healing Trauma through the Written Word. Register today at www.hindmanmakery.org!
