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 …
One of the questions I am often asked by DAR friends from across the country is “How can we help support Hindman?” While there are always worthwhile projects such as our Seed Shower, donations for scholarships, and a need for instrument strings, I am pleased to share about a new initiative of the Settlement School: …
Launching The Imagination Library of Knott County! Read More »
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 …
Hindman Settlement School’s Board of Directors welcomes Will Anderson as the next Executive Director, beginning June 1, 2021. Will Anderson comes to the Settlement with more than twenty years of leadership experience serving as a senior executive in the finance, corporate management, and nonprofit fields. Most recently, Will served as the Executive Director for Retired Senior …
Anderson Named Settlement’s Eighth Executive Director Read More »
