Settle in with us this week around the woodstove and enjoy Betsy’s interview with Tyrie (TJ) Smith of Foxfire. A Southern heritage preservation organization, “Foxfire’s mission is to preserve the diverse traditions of Southern Appalachia and advance the understanding and appreciation of cultural heritage through public programs, publications, and learner-centered education.” In addition to a museum in the hills of northern Georgia, Foxfire also records oral histories, weaves the stories into a podcast, holds workshops and events, and recently reworked their Book of Appalachian Cookery. Over the crackling of fried chicken and braised cabbage, Betsy and TJ talk about the mission of Foxfire, preserving history, and much more. In this week of Thanksgiving, we welcome you to celebrate the tradition of having family around the table for dinner, in Appalachia or wherever your loved ones may gather.

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