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Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

August 13, 2025 Tagged With: Appalachian Heritage Festival, Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, Experience Shepherdstown

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A month-long exploration of Appalachian culture will take place in Shepherdstown WV this September. Read the Full Story >>

Appalachian Heritage Writer-In-Residence Program Hosts Week-Long Program with Author Barbara Kingsolver

September 1, 2022 Tagged With: Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, In Print Sep 2022, Shepherd University, Shepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities

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The 2022 Appalachian Heritage Writer-In-Residence events on Shepherd University campus (Sept. 23-30), featuring author Barbara Kingsolver, are open to the public. Read the Full Story >>

Appalachian Heritage Festival at Shepherd University

September 1, 2022 Tagged With: Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, In Print Sep 2022, Shepherd University

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“Celebrating Women’s Voices in Appalachia” is the theme of the 2022 Appalachian Heritage Festival (Sep 25) on the Shepherd University campus. Read the Full Story >>

2021 Appalachian Heritage Festival at Shepherd University

August 26, 2021 Tagged With: Appalachian Heritage Festival, Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, Marie Manilla, Shepherd University events

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The Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project at Shepherd University is hosting several events this month in conjunction with the Appalachian Heritage Festival.  Read the Full Story >>

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