from rural Somerset to colonial Virginia, this episode explores what indenture really meant and how, paper thin contracts could bind a family and shape generations.

come settle in  for a soft, heartfelt start to the season. a story where joy and sorrow hold hands, and two barefoot sisters wading Rolling Creek teach us about memories and gratitude.

"Why We're Telling Stories" Explains the heart of this porch project. Amy shares how her own people came to Virginia as servants, exiles, and seekers, and why she believes every ordinary life deserves to be remembered. from moonshiners to preachers, pioneers to boogeymen, these stories aren't sugarcoated, just honest, human, and worth telling before they disappear.