Our Virtual Exhibits

In addition to our on-site galleries, we offer these virtual exhibits to help you learn about Appalachia.

Smile face clock made in 1970sMade in Appalachia: Beyond Cabins, Crafts, and Coal

Dresser Caddy with a Hillbilly motifHillbilly Stereotypes in Material Objects

Playfield of a dolly parton pinball machineThe Dolly Parton Pinball Machine: More than Just a Game!

hand-made settin' chair from east tennessee ca. 1880Selected Artifacts from Edna Lynn Simms – East Tennessee Collection (1915-1955)

the lock of a Kentucky squirrel rifle ca. 1880Selected Firearms in the Appalachian Collections Curated by
Matt Heil

Tumbling block and start quilt made in pulaski county ca. 1930sSelected Quilts in the Appalachian Collections Curated by
Brittney Westbrook

Overshot Coverlet woven by Clara Wyatt ca. 1930Selected Coverlets in the Appalachian Collections Curated by
Brittney Westbrook

Sheep Shear ad from sears catalogue 1902Before Amazon: Mail Order in Appalachia

Appalachian Dulcimer made by Leonard Glenn of North CarolinaAppalachian Dulcimers in the LJAC Collection

1960s Hillbilly cartoon sketchHillbilly Stereotypes in Advertising & Performance
an exhibit of videos

Covor of winter 1973 issue of Appalachian Heritage MagazineForty Years of Appalachian Heritage: 1973–2013
by George Brosi

Quilt SquareThe Fee Friendship Quilt in the BC History Collection

Mountain Trader wooden carvingArt Around the Center

Paintings by Danielle Owens