(Guess they needed a kid to fit in with that generation). Lol. In a West Virginia hollow, mountain music thrives. We search for rainbows and if we find one I always share the story of Gods promise with my children. I grew up on a ridge top, Fork Ridge, but life was the same there as in the hollers of WV. I am a holler girl too. My Mother taught me how to love and how to receive love. I would have it no other way.right here in Mcdowell County. Long late nights in the Summer months..and OH, the wonderful smells of the Lilac Bushes and the Jonquil flowers that were spread all over the hills. I still have one brother living in McDowell and another in Fayetteville. Id beg my mom and dad to never move us from my home. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Have called WV home all my life. It was a high tower, a fort, a castle, or a play house. He says it is the foundation for a lot of sounds today. Kristen Shupe, Jason Bailey, my sister Crissy, myself, and many others would all pick a yard to play in. YOU DONE A VERY GOOD JOB WITH THE PHOTOS AND THE STORIES A LOT OF THE PHOTOS I KNEW AND BROUGHT BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. we went to that front porch to play. Thanks for the free trip home even if just by a memory. view data without submitting Have YOU had to leave home to find opportunity? Your story brought back lots of fond memories. thank you for sharing. I loved growing up in Fayette County, West Virginia. Old-time music is a large part of West Virginias heritage it is the folk music of the state. Those leaks can be patched up later. I hear my mother and father talking to one another and the joyful sounds of my brothers, sisters and I playing. The large fruit of the paw paw is the largest naturally grown fruit in North America. Ilove this girl and her story I have never met her but I have her on facebook I feel like ive known her my whole life.. Mar 9, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts. Subscribeto the podcast to hear more stories of Appalachian folklife, arts, and culture. The definition of mean for me was totally different from the definition of mean these days. Amy, So loved your Holler story. You touched on so many, Amy, and my tears flowed like a river.Fortunately, after almost 30 yrs in PA, I moved back to WV and have the opportunity to relive all the memories of that childhood from the holler of Morris Creek near Montgomery. Her story is just a personal story not directed at any individual place in West Virginia. the very best memories I have are within the mountains and hollers of home. I think we are so connected to the land here that we actually identify with the seasons internally and spiritually. Get married inside or outside of their red barn, sit down to dinner in their pavilion, then celebrate the night away in one of the most peaceful spots in Jackson County. This sure does brings stories like this back . I wasnt raised in a holler, but on top of Bradshaw Mountain down Brushy Ridge. Im a coal miners son from McDowell County! In the new $14-million West Virginia Cultural Center on the state capital grounds at Charleston, historian Ken Sullivan edits a unique. Well, I've never really understood why that's a bad thing. Brought back alot of memories growing up with 3 sisters and 2 brothers in Rivesville. We spent much of our time traveling all over the state as mom was a flag bearer in the Color Guard and marched in parades all the time. Also, West Virginia College. You folks have got it made. Worked hard. Im not a Holler Girl, but came from a small town where we lived on the last street going up the hill towards the only Highway into the town at the time. Wonderful words here. Id look over every square inch of Cottle Church of God and soak in the love from our church family. We had a very simple, peaceful life. The rush of the water over my head as I dunked down to the bottom was an awesome feeling. I am a holler girl and so thankful for it. We lived in wayne, West Virginia for a while then moved to a small house outside of town. Our home is in Roseburg, Oregon. My husband and I live in SC now, but our roots, came from being raised in almost heaven WV. Raised in Sangamaw (Sangamore) holler, Clay County West Virginia, I did not know that almost every name ended in e, or the fact that we were dirt poor yet we were some of the richest people on earth by having what mattered the most in life with family, love and helpful neighbors. The best of times and where time stands stillthe best place for kids to grow up! Graduated Mt. I CAN REALLY RELATE TOTHE OLD SCHOOL RAISING. West Virginia raised us also. I love reading each and every comment and hearing your stories as well. We played Indian ball, kick-ball, hide-n-go seek, water hose battles and yeah we drank out of the hosewe didnt die either. Paul B. Absolutely not.my Mom would have whipped me. We are beautiful with rough edges. Despite not swimming you couldnt get me out of the water and it worked out as I hung closer to shore watching the younger kids and having a great time. Sneaking in kisses when Mommy and Daddy wasnt checking on us. I am also a hollow girl and proud of it! We know how to tell our children to get over themselves and not coddle them every time life doesnt go their way. after reading this I relate to these descriptions of every day life. Ranson Hollows Ripley, WV Ranson Hollows holds rustic- chic weddings, baby/bridal showers, reunions, or any occassion you'd want to celebrate Mountain State- style. I still play in the rain with my kids today.sometimes the rain is so cold, even on an eighty degree day.it will hit your shoulders and trickle down your back and leave you with chills.almost as if winter breathed down your spine for a moment. JANET. By John Hayes, Post-Gazette Staff Writer. I can still smell them. PublishedFebruary 21, 2020 at 1:35 PM EST, Credit Caitlin Tan / West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Inside Appalachia Co-Host/Folkways Reporter, ctan@wvpublic.org, 307-231-9865, @miss_ctan, West Virginia Public Broadcasting | PS, places we lived: Atwell Mountain in Atwell, Raysal, Bartley, Stringtown (where I was born), English, Beartown, just to name a few. A Mothers love is infinite. Even though I live in NC now, and dont get back as often as I would like due to life keeping me busy..I think about it often and it will always be home to me!! I would give a copy to all my friends. What memories flood my soul! I too was raised up a hollow, called Chattaroy Hollow, near Williamson, WV. We were loved and had love in our hearts, respect for each other and freedom and pride for who we were and what we stood for. I loved your story. It was the homemade music. Elaine McMillion, the project director for "Hollow," offers a taste of what's available at The New York Times today, so go read her piece. My parents were born and raised in WV. Loved this! And although it has now gained the popularity of people from all over the world, hundreds of years ago it was isolated within Appalachian communities. That was amazing Amy I was literally taken back to the holler. When he graduated from WVU, we moved to the west coast. When I look back now, I wish my children had grown up there. Here are 10 of the most dangerous things West Virginia residents must face. I know this brought a lot of great memories back from my childhood even here in Michigan. Your article was GREAT!!!! You made me think of growing up in McDowell County. These sheltered valleys are a wonderful sight to take in when you are on those long drives, too. I was the neighborhood stilt maker no matter which neighborhood it was this year. Coal is west virginia and my family had many miners. HOME SWEET HOME. Chef Matt Welsch of the Vagabond Kitchen in Wheeling, West Virginia, has found creative ways to prepare the unique wild fruit over the years. True Ghost Stories - West Virginia Ghosts Silver Gap Ghost near Oak Hill August 6, 2021 The Spirit that Stayed Around Buried Secrets The Shadow People Other Encounters One Night On Poca River December 16, 2019 When I was about 16 years old, I had a good friend of mine named. The organization type is C | Corporation. Thanks for sharing your story. I have been called a Holler girl by people who live 30 minutes away haha. We see fit that they will grow up to be strong holler girls or boys. I was raised up Cannelton Holler (Fayette County). Thanks for the article, every word is true. Very well written. But we had a great Mom who took all five of us to Sharon to live!! When it rained all the kids would head for house and the big puddle until the storm drain was able to handle the runoff and then we found something else to do. Thanks for reminding me of home. Lots of ladies kill the deer themselves. Deep in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, it was once a very booming place. I truly enjoyed the story! My favorite holler nameTin Can Holler, Mason, WV where my husband Gary was raised?? That man is now my husband.but thats a whole other story. for 2 yrs before going to Welch Junior High. so proud to be a holler girl. They are all gone now. West Virginia thunder storms..they wash away the coal dust and cleanse our inner most being. I didnt care. I can step outside in late summer and literally smell fall.and as each leaf drops one by one.that fragrance intensifies.until late October or mid November.then I can smell the frost.the ice and the impending snow. Theres REALLY no place like home! We teach them its ok to lose but to dust themselves off and keep moving forward. 2. I remember swimming in the creek and playing on the side of the hill and swinging on the Grapevines. I begged God to take him he was so much in pain. It is wonderful. The younger generation would die if they had to live the way we did. Great ,loved it !! Growing up in the mountains is something I will never regret. *data reflects hollow users only You are 1 of users who departed relocations submitted* Avg. This was beautiful to read. However, as it gains traction, some people think the uniqueness is lost. When they are older and maybe decide to leave.. We are strong but gentle all at the same time. West Virginia's silhouette looks like a horny toad. We were blessed to be mountain born and bred. Once again thank you for reminding me of my childhood:), iwas from culloden wva in the 1963 i live in fla now no money in wva. Send. I too am a Hollar girl born in Acme W V up Cabin Creek You can take the girl out of West Virginia but you cant take West Virginia out of the girl!!!!!!! Usually everything tries to bloom too earlyeager for life.eager to start a new season. Find your adventure exploring the ghost stories and legends found among the mountains and hidden in the hollows. I came to Iaeger West Virginia when I was 6 years old. I enjoyed reading this so much I grew up in Mercer County WV. This was so moving for me. I grew up way out in the country in Nicholas County and enjoyed many of the same things that most of the people here in WV enjoyed. seems to be falling off the map. Singer-songwriter Tyler Childers is bringing bluegrass and his Appalachian roots to the mainstream. My uncles were Graham, Arthur, and Dee. I felt the souls of my Mom, Pap, and Mommom with me as I read. My Cousins lived in Handle Factory Holler, and I have always defined Holler as the valley between 2 mountains. It would usually be accomplished by pointing out to the talker that West Virginia did not have any problems until their family moved into our state. We never had a swimming pool. I wish my husband would of lived long enough for us to make our home there. Just curious as to why the first picture is being used in a story about McDowell County? She learned to fiddle over 20 years ago, but she says learning the specific Greenbrier style is a way for her to feel more connected to her home, as she grew up on a farm in the grassy valley of Greenbrier. McDowell County, West Virginia is an extremely unique place. She would say Do you want to make a trip to the bathroom? I knew what that meant..so Id straighten up quick. Still visit Mannington when I can but still live in WV. but he did live those last 11 months in peace.. You are a talented writer and your words made my soul smile!! Had to leave 1965, go north to work. IM A HOLLER GIRL FROM LOGAN WV,LOVE MY MEMORIES AND WILL CHERISH THEM ALWAYS..NO BETTER WAY TO LIVE.. I so enjoyed this. This brought back so many memories,they are all good .This was so well written. We could go play for hours out there, with no fear of being taken by some freak. I am a holler girl from mingo county, Lenore wva. Brought back so many great memories. Hollow - An Interactive Documentary Have YOU had to leave home to find opportunity? 2. grandparents and 2 of his brothers they had 10 siblingsthey played John Denvers Country roads at his funeral.. I would run to meet him and he would always have a left over for me. When I was growing up every Saturday morning my Mama would fix homemade biscuits and gravy. I would jump off the top of the tall slide on the playground, climb trees and then jump down as it faster than climbing. Thank you Amy, for this wonderful article which really tells exactly how hollow life is. I can identify with the smells of the changing seasons and being one with the land. We made our own toys out of tree branches. After I read this, it makes me want to just pack up and move there, this minute. I would love to go back there.when I had no responsibilities, not a care in the world. 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