About the Tour

For at least 50 years, new faculty and staff of Berea have participated in a tour of Appalachia upon their arrival to the College. Now, for the first time, the Appalachian Seminar and Tour is open to friends and alumni of the College.

Guided by Dr. Chad Berry, Director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College, the tour engages participants in a meaningful week of reading, discussion, and travel throughout Central and Southern Appalachia.

Up close and personal, the tour delves into the many complex issues that impact the region, makes introductions to both leaders and folk who embrace their home and culture and are working toward solutions, and offers an abundance of local cuisine.

View our Bereans Tour Appalachia slideshow.

Questions?

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tour Highlights

The Appalachian Seminar and Tour highlights include:

• 3 nights at Boone Tavern, Berea, Ky.
• 2 nights at Schoolhouse Inn, Benham, Ky.
• 1 night at Pine Mountain State Resort Park and Lodge, Pineville, Ky.
• 1 night near the Highlander Research and Education Center, New Market, Tenn.

Visits include:

• the Frontier Nursing Service,
• coal camps of Benham and Lynch, Ky.,
• Appalshop,
• Pine Mountain Settlement School,
• an Appalachian worship service,
• Highlander Center,
• Blackberry Farm,
• Green-McAdoo Cultural Center.

Travel to:

• Eastern Kentucky,
• Southwest Virginia, and
• East Tennessee.

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Only 24 seats are available.

$1200 per person, double occupancy ($1350, single occupancy)

June 22-29, 2011

• Tentative Itinerary

Reserve Your Spot

For more information, contact:

Dr. Chad Berry

Loyal Jones Appalachian Center

Berea College

CPO 2166

Berea, KY 40404

859-985-3140

chad_berry@berea.edu