On this episode of the HindmanCast we are joined by long time friends of the Settlement, Raymond and Ruth McClain! Raymond and Ruth grew up here on the banks of Troublesome Creek while their father, Raymond Sr. was the Recreation Director, and later Executive Director. They tell us some stories of what life was like here on campus and some holiday memories, and conclude by playing some tunes with our Traditional Arts Director Sarah Kate Morgan!

On this episode of the HindmanCast, Literary Arts Director Melissa Helton sits down with Gwen Akers and Joy Priest to discuss the Ironwood Young Writers' Studio and the impact that this program makes on young Appalachian Writers to help them overcome fear, find their voice, and a supportive community. Learn more about our Holiday fundraising drive at https://hindman.org/donate/

On this episode of the HindmanCast our Foodways Director, Rebecka Fugate, sat down with Jennifer Weeber from Community Farm Alliance to discuss Farmer's Markets and the many ways in which they build community and address issues of food insecurity.

On this episode of the HindmanCast we go back in time to the late 1950s as we catch up with former HSS Bookmobile operator and Recreation Director, Loren Kramer. Our Archive Recovery Director, Sarah Insalaco recently discovered the work of Loren while exploring the archives and was able to make contact with him to get him on the show! Don't miss the discussion about this fascinating piece of HSS history!

On this episode of the HindmanCast we are joined by two students at Knott County Central High School to talk about their stories of being diagnosed with dyslexia, the challenges they have faced, and how they have overcome those challenges. Flooded: A Small Town Story Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWodzN6tnX4

Join Traditional Arts Director, Sarah Kate Morgan, as she sits down to chat with Matthew Sidney Parsons about songwriting and the upcoming Appalachian Songwriters Weekend! Appalachian Songwriters Weekend - https://hindman.org/events/2025asw/ Matthew's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattparsonsmandos "Middle Class" Single -https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-sidney-parsons/1728941507

The HindmanCast is back! For this episode Mandi Fugate Sheffel joins Literary Arts Director, Melissa Helton, to discuss her bookstore, the Read Spotted Newt, recovery from flooding, as well as recovering from addiction with her new memoir, The Nature of Pain. Pre-Order The Nature of Pain at https://www.readspottednewt.com/

On this episode of the Hindmancast, the Troublesome boys are joined by author Robert Gipe to discuss the 2022 Appalachian Writers Workshop, how the workshop has benefitted his career, and what advice he would give to participants. The mutual love of Pal's Sudden Service was also explored along with the usual array of lightning round questions. 

On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with our new Community Programs Manager, Melissa Helton, who shared stories from her life and writing career, updates and vision for new programs at HSS, and a lot of shade for Shania Twain. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollinsCorey - @coreydterry @hindmancast@hindmanschool @melissa.renee.1420Announcementsa.     Roots & Rows: HSS's Community Garden Project will start up with a SEED SWAP on Tuesday, February 15th, 5:30-7:30pm in the Great Hall at the Settlement School. If you have seeds to swap, please bring them! But there will be plenty of seed giveaways from the generous donations the Settlement School has received this past month. b.     Preparations are underway for this year's Knott County Farmers Market. Have you ever thought about selling your own produce, canned or baked goods at your local farmers market? Join Kelsey here at the Settlement School for Farmers Market 101 on Tuesday, March 1st from 5:30-6:30pm in the Great Hall to learn all about how you can sell your own wares at our farmers market here in Knott County.  c.     What’s Cookin’ Now! – February 3rd @ 7:00 pm Livestream to Facebook and YouTube. Theme is “Brr! Carbs to Beat the Cold” Donor Recognition & GratitudeBecky ElamMartha Steward Bulloch Chapter DARHollywood Chapter DAR Harold Bond 

On this episode the Troublesome boys travel all the way to California to speak with Carilyn Vice about her adventures in collecting historic dulcimers and the donation of her collection to Hindman Settlement School. We also discuss her trip to Hindman in 1996, growing up in California, and of course, the magic of Disneyland!