Appalachian History
This term, that can also mean to yell or shout, is used by Appalachians to denote valleys between the hills in which people live.
Holler
This nonprofit health system was established in the 1960s to provide healthcare to the people of Appalachia
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)
Who was the creator of the Cherokee syllabary that enabled the Cherokee language to be written and read
Sequoyah
This mystical Appalachian creature is said to reside in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia, and is speculated to be the cause of many disasters within the area
Mothman
When walking through the doors of the App Center, guests are greeted by representation of this famous Appalachian artist, known for her music, personality, and coat of many colors
Dolly Parton
This currency was used by coal mines in the 1800s and 1900s to pay their workers
Scrip
This health initiative based in Eastern Kentucky seeks to provide access to reproductive health services and agency for young Appalachians to be informed and have control over their health. Having roots with Appalshop, this organization is mainly community and youth led
All Access EKY
This Appalachian author, and past professor at the University of Kentucky, is known for his narratives of the region such as Kinfolks, Allegiance, and Ancient Creek
Gurney Norman
This Kentucky artist originally from Lawrence County, is known for his musical hits including 'Follow you to Virgie' and 'All Your'n'
Tyler Childers
Members of the Appalachian Center attend this yearly conference, originally formed in 1977, that explores past and present issues of the region, as well as its beauty and diversity
ASA (Appalachian Studies Association)
True or False: New York is considered to be a part of the Appalachian region?
True
This founder of the Frontier Nursing Service was an American midwife known for riding on horseback in order to access remote and impoverished areas in need of aid
Mary Breckinridge
This Kentucky Poet Laureate and creator of the term 'Affrilachia', also serves as a Professor of English and African American and Africana Studies at the University of Kentucky
Frank X Walker
This Artist based in Whitesburg, KY showcases art centered around Appalachian culture and experience. One of her most well known pieces includes the phrase "no hate in my holler", which has gained more momentum in the past few years
Lacy Hale
The University offers a minor and certificate that explores the history and complexity of the region through these courses
Appalachian Studies
This labor uprising is considered to be the largest in U.S. history; occuring in 1921 West Virginia as a part of the ongoing 'Coal Wars'
The Battle of Blair Mountain
This Appalachian county within Kentucky continues to face an ongoing water crisis following a coal slurry spill in 2000
Martin County
This mathematician from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, performed the crucial calculations for NASA's first and subsequent space flights. She is also the inspiration behind the hit movie, Hidden Figures
Katherine Johnson
Founded in 1969, this organization is known for its work in documenting stories of the Appalachian region through creative outlets of art/media/film
Appalshop
What year was the UK Appalachian Center founded?
1977
The term 'Appalachia' stems from the name of this indigenous tribe
Apalachee
This Appalachian activist is most well known for founding the Mud Creek Clinic in Floyd County, KY
Eula Hall
This former UK basketball player from Cleveland Tennessee was the number one overall WNBA draft pick in 2022. She also played on the United States three-on-three Olympic basketball team in 2024
Rhyne Howard
This Eastern Kentucky Appalachian comic artist seeks to highlight the everyday humor and joys of Appalachia. He goes by this online pen name
Littlebubbychild
The esteemed directors of the Appalachian Center and the Appalachian Studies program
Dr. Engle and Dr. Kingsolver