News and Updates
Susan barton success
I would like to share a letter from a parent that Susan Barton recently posted as it concerns an issue which I have also had …
First Writer-in-residence
It seems cliché to say that telling our stories is empowering, because we know it is. Folks get up and testify in church. We sit with a therapist to discuss our traumas. We …
Executive Director Update: Spring
I’ve always made it a priority to keep up with current events. I read the newspaper, listen to NPR on the radio, and watch a …
Why we garden
Gardening means a lot of different things for folks, but for me, it has always been about connecting to my past and staying grounded in …
Call For Seeds!
Winter may be settling in, but here at the Hindman Settlement School, we have our eyes set on the marvelous growing season to come! As …
Announcing the Jeff Daniel Marion Scholarship for Appalachian Writers
The world lost a well-respected writer, teacher, and Appalachian son, on July 29, 2021. In memory of this wonderful soul, Jeff Daniel Marion, Linda Parsons …
Summer School Prepares Students For New School Year!
Our 40th Summer Tutoring Program wrapped up on July 16th. For 2021, we offered a mixed format with 15 students participating in-person on our campus and 33 …
Must Reads from Appalachian LGBTQ+ Voices
Serving as the seedbed for the Appalachian literary tradition for over a century, Hindman Settlement School aims to lift up the voices and stories of …
Donor Spotlight: Patricia Cannon Childs
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 …
Restoration Underway at Still Cottage
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 …
Fireside Industries Wins Two IPPY Awards
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 …
$30,503 | #KyGives21 Goal Shattered!
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 …
World War I Heroes
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 …
Foodways Farewell
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 …
Restoring the James Still Cottage | #KyGives
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 …
A Return to Normalcy
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 …
Common Threads
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. …
Daffodils & New Beginnings
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 …
Launching The Imagination Library of Knott County!
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 …
The Settlement School at War
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 …
Anderson Named Settlement’s Eighth Executive Director
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 …
Plowing New Ground
Spring is in the air on Troublesome Creek and folks are itching to get ground turned, feel the moist soil on their hands, and see …
Celebrating Women’s Day: Founding Mothers
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Hindman Settlement School would like to honor the women of Southeast Kentucky that have changed Appalachia through their …
ReadingCorps: A Transformative Experience
In 2020, the Hindman Settlement School received an AmeriCorps grant, which allowed us to hire up to 40 full-time tutors to serve in Knott, Perry …
