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
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Who We Are
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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Many of the Settlement’s ReadingCorps and MathCorps members gathered recently for the Kentucky AmeriCorps Accelerator Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. This annual event, hosted by Serve Kentucky, offers an opportunity for AmeriCorps members from across the Commonwealth to come together for two days of professional development and networking with the goal of kickstarting their service and accelerating their impact within their local communities. … See MoreSee Less
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Last Wednesday, we were thrilled to welcome more than 90 guests to Churchill Downs for the 22nd annual Hindman Day at the Races. The day was filled with races, food, and lively conversation from friends of the Settlement from both near and far. The fourth race of the day, the Hindman Settlement School Cup, was won by none other than Sweet Trouble, which seemed very fitting given our campus sits on the Forks of Troublesome Creek!
Thanks to our sponsors Forcht Bank, Stock Yards Bank & Trust, Brand Advertising Group, Appalachian Wireless, ARH, Clean Gas, and The Lark Group for their continued support of Hindman Settlement School.
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In celebration of Veteran’s Day and to honor those who have served our country, our students and AmeriCorps members wrote and then delivered notes and cards to those residents of the Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, KY! This project was not only a way of teaching patriotism, but also served as an opportunity for students to practice their spelling and penmanship!
We extend our gratitude to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces!
Serve Kentucky
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Love this for so many reasons!!
How wonderful, this is awesome!
That’s great! I love it.
If you haven’t picked up the latest issue of Kentucky Monthly to see the feature on the Settlement’s literary programs, now is your chance to read this comprehensive piece online!
“Arriving at Hindman is a favorite moment for me every year,” said Harlan County’s Robert Gipe, who has been part of the workshop since 2006. “Writing is a strange and isolating thing to do. Being embraced by other writers and anticipating the week feels like Christmas morning.”
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Have a writing project you’re working on? Want to spend some time in the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky this winter? Would a week in the historic cottage of Lucy Furman and James Still on campus provide the needed time and space to work on your project?
We invite you to enter the Oak Ledge Writing Residency Contest from now through December 1. You will have the chance to win one of three self-directed writing residencies in the Oak Ledge house: January 19-25 | February 16-22 | March 16-22
There is no fee to enter and all the details, including the submission portal, can be found at bit.ly/46XFwOb!
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Wow, looks like a great space for a res
We are happy to celebrate Monic Ductan and her collection of short stories The Daughters of Muscadine. Her book, which was published under our Fireside Industries imprint, has won the inaugural Tennessee Book Award for Fiction. Huge congrats to Monic on her well-deserved award! … See MoreSee Less
KY Press author wins inaugural Tennessee Book Award in fiction
Arts & Culture KY Press author wins inaugural Tennessee Book Award in fiction By Jackie Wilson Oct. 24, 2024 of LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2024) — Monic Ductan, author of “Daughters of Muscadine: St…Congratulations!
so happy for Monic!
Wonderful!
#RockOn!
Help us spread the joy of reading!
We are in need of more than 1,000 books this fall as we bring six additional free book vending machines to partner public schools. Check out our Amazon wishlist and consider purchasing books that will inspire young minds and foster their imagination. Every contribution makes a difference!
👉 Shop here: bit.ly/3VineUV
Thank you for helping us instill a lifelong love of reading in children! 💖 📚
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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!
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