The History Project: The Chestnut Ridge People

23/08/2023 2 min
The History Project: The Chestnut Ridge People

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Episode Synopsis

While Appalachia is known for having a mostly European-descendent white population, it also has a rich history of people of color. This includes not just African Americans but also Native Americans, primarily Cherokee. There is one culture, though, found in Barbour County near Phillipi, that embodies all three races, known for the community they settled and live in today.