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.

#americanrevolution #Appalachians #FrontierHistory #historyshorts

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.

Are you related or connected to these individuals mentioned in the video? Click on the links to find out more information:

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 

Join Sandy of Ancestry Roads and Rosann of Moon and Mountain Lore as they discuss Planting By the Signs. #Mow #Grass #Yard #Lawn

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗠𝗼𝘄! 𝗠𝗼𝘄! 𝗠𝗼𝘄!

Join us as we give all the tips needed to get your started on your 2024 #Planting by the #Signs journey.

#PlantingByTheSigns

Traditionally, an #Appalachia planting schedule based on when the moon is both waxing and in a fertile sign. Ancient method of gardening as well as life's day-to-day tasks and appointments.

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Webcasts on Appalachian People and their Stories.

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

It could be their work, their family, their home, or their heritage. Appalachian is our heart and soul and it is our passion to document it one guest at a time.

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Song: The Fun Side of Life by Bireli Snow from Epidemic Sound

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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.

Ancestry Roads is proud to host Barbara McVaney of the Mountaineer Military Museum.

#WestVirginia #Appalachia #Military #Museum

The Promise Made, That Would Not Die -

Childhood friends were drafted into their country’s service and only one made it home. A graveside promise was made that “I’ll never let anyone forget you guys.” Ron McVaney vowed to keep his promise.

Website: https://www.mountaineermilitarymuseum.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120810177977515

Join us as we talk with Barbara about the museum, her and Ron's dedication to all of those in West Virginia that served our Country, and how you can help their efforts.

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.

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

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Ancestry Roads is proud to host Max Fraser, Author of Hillbilly Highway, The Transappalachian Migration and the Making of a White Working Class.

The largely untold story of the great migration of white southerners to the industrial Midwest and its profound and enduring political and social consequences.

*𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 https://tinyurl.com/mryzbzdn

#Appalachia #Appalachians #hillbillyelegy

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.

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

https://www.ancestryroads.com/

❤️ S𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 ... 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨! 🔔

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