Flood recovery is a slow process for organizations, communities, and individuals. We can see the different stages of recovery in nearby communities like Hazard, which was affected by flooding this past Valentine’s Day, and farther out in the places that suffered through Hurricane Helene a year ago this past month. Here on campus we’re happy […]
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This update was prepared by Sarah Insalaco, Flood Recovery Archivist. Agricultural Education and the Birth of the Foodways Program at Hindman Settlement School When Katherine Pettit and May Stone arrived in Hindman, Kentucky, in the summer of 1900, they intended only to stay for a season, bringing their traveling work of mountain “settlement” education to
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This update was prepared by Sarah Insalaco, Flood Recovery Archivist. National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), an initiative under AmeriCorps, has been a cornerstone in the United States’ community service landscape since its establishment in 1994. This program is designed to engage young adults aged 18 to 24 in full-time, team-based residential service, focusing on addressing critical
This archive update was prepared by Sarah Insalaco, Flood Recovery Archivist. In the world of preserving historical treasures, volunteers often stand as the unsung heroes, dedicating their time and efforts to safeguarding invaluable artifacts for future generations. On March 15th-17th, Hindman Settlement School hosted a volunteer weekend where volunteers could stay on campus and help recover
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This historical update was prepared by Sarah Insalaco, Flood Recovery Archivist. “When I count my children I alway get it mixed, I only gave birth to five But Mike says he’s number six. You say he must be adopted I don’t see how that can be. I don’t remember adopting him, But he might’ve adopted
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This historical update was prepared by Sarah Insalaco, Flood Recovery Archivist. As the holiday season approaches and the air fills with the festive spirit, we find ourselves drawn to the traditions and tales that make this time of year so special. Hindman Settlement School is a living testament to the rich tapestry of Christmas
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The last week in March we were delighted to welcome a National Heritage Responders disaster response team to campus to help with our ongoing archives recovery. The NHR team was a group of experts from around the country from various organizations, schools, libraries, and archives. Some of the team were experts in historic buildings
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It’s January 3rd and abnormally warm. I’m sitting in a rocker on the porch of the Mike Mullins center with a light sweater and a cup of Earl Grey. I’m listening to crows in a tree over the May Stone Gathering Place and cars passing campus on the road. It’s my one-year anniversary working at the
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In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, I thought it would be nice to recognize the Hindman Settlement School’s history of service members and highlight the sacrifices made during the early years of the 20th century. The first photo pulled from the archives depicts three young men, who volunteered to fight for the freedom of this
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Disclaimer: This letter was written in 1918, therefore it contains dated descriptions and depictions of people of different cultures or backgrounds. The use of these words or phrases do not reflect the sentiment of the Hindman Settlement School in the present or future. However, we feel that sharing this piece of our history can shed
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Tutoring programs are funded, in part, by the AmeriCorps federal agency through Serve Kentucky, the state service commission
