The continued success of the Hindman Settlement School is dependent on the generous support of donors with a heart for the region and a vested interest in our mission of serving the changing needs of Appalachia. But not all support comes in the financial form. One such donor, Patricia Cannon Childs from Nashville, TN gifted us with a …
Last month friends of Hindman from across the state and around the globe joined together on Kentucky Gives Day to support the restoration of the James Still Cottage. Built in 1924 and formally named Oak Ledge, this historic property was built for Lucy Furman, an acclaimed writer in her own right. James Still lived in …
Fireside Industries, the literary imprint of Hindman Settlement School in partnership with the University Press of Kentucky, is pleased to announce two recent titles have received recognition through Independent Publisher Book Awards, commonly known as IPPYs. Silver Award for Regional Non-Fiction: For The Hog Killing, 1979 (Berry) Tanya Berry reveals intimate, expressive moments: the teams …
In just 24 hours, 143 friends of Hindman Settlement School contributed a total of $30,503 to support two vital projects on our campus. Kentucky Gives Day is a statewide, online giving event hosted by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network to raise awareness for charitable giving and connect donors with nonprofits in their area doing meaningful, impactful …
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 …
I sit here, staring across campus and am overwhelmed by the monumental work that has happened here at the forks of Troublesome Creek. The foundation laid in the early years has built an institution that has focused on the community and remained relevant throughout its longstanding history. My time here, has been short, but impactful …
One of the Settlement’s projects for Kentucky Gives Day 2021 is to restore the historic James Still cottage on our campus in order to preserve the legacy of our longtime writer-in-residence and the man who brought about a renaissance for Appalachian literature during his prolific career. When complete, the restoration will preserve this historic structure, …
After more than a year of atypical screenings for dyslexic characteristics due to the COVID-19 lockdown, we were finally able to resume screening kids in the same way we have for decades; face-to-face. We have been requiring everyone to wear a mask and practice social distancing so that everyone can remain safe and have screened …
Five weeks ago, students from Knott and surrounding counties embarked on a challenging journey; to learn how to sew, knit, and quilt…. all via Zoom. This semester, the Common Threads arts education program at Hindman Settlement School focused on various forms of textile arts for our after-school arts classes. Three textile arts classes have been …
Daffodils hold a special place in my heart. Not only are they beautiful, but to me they represent the beginning of better days. Whenever they begin to bloom, I know that the cold, dreary days of Winter are almost over, and Spring is just around the corner. I love to go back through the pictures …
