The American Revolution wasn’t just fought on famous battlefields — it reached deep into the Appalachian frontier. 🏔️⚔️ Discover how rugged settlers, Native nations, and hidden militias shaped the fight for independence in one of the wildest regions of early America. An overview of The Western Theater in the American Revolution.

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From 2025 to 2026, join us as we discover the American Revolution in Appalachia to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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White Eyes: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Koquethagechton,_Lenni_Lenape-1

James Logan: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Logan-3396

George Rogers Clark: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Clark-5011

George Washington: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Washington-11 

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The Appalachin meeting was a secret gathering of American Mafia leaders in 1957 to discuss illegal operations. The meeting took place at the home of mobster Joseph "Joe the Barber" Barbara in Apalachin, New York. 

Join us as we discuss how this meeting changed the Mafia in America forever.

Ancestry Roads and WikiTree:  Where Appalachian Stories and Genealogy meet.

Uncover your family's history through the flavors of Appalachia. Combining centuries of Appalachian cuisine with the compelling stories of the people who created it. Discover the stories behind mountain-grown ingredients to cherished family recipes, that showcase their ancestry and culture, passed down through generations.

From the mountains to the kitchen table, discover the profound connection between food, family, and the culture of Appalachians.

Explore your Appalachian History and Genealogy through food.   Food and culture go hand in hand.   We discuss the ways to track your heritage through your family's recipes.

From the mountains to the kitchen table, discover the profound connection between food, family, and the culture of Appalachians.

During May 2023, Ancestry Roads showcased a Coal Mining in Appalachia Series.

On this webcast, we are proud to host Dan Radmacher of Appalachian Voices to discuss Mountaintop Removal: History and Description.  Join Dan as he also discusses the impacts of Mountaintop Removal.   𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: www.appvoices.org

Town mentioned in Webcast: Blair, West Virginia 

Ancestry Roads is proud to host Eric Weddington, a Freemason, as he discusses what Freemasonry is and is not. Many small towns in Appalachia had Mason Halls and Masonic Cemeteries.

Documenting Appalachia one story at a time. Each Webcast we introduce you to a special guest as they unravel what Appalachia means to them.

Understanding the reasons and causes for migration out of Appalachia, to industrial cities, as well as the cultural effects of those left behind and those that moved. Sharing stories with special guests that have traveled this highway, known as Urban Appalachians, while their roots remain strongly tied to Appalachia.

WikiTree is a site where you can document your family history, collaborate on genealogy research, look into your ancestry.