History Whispers of Gold and Old West Virginia Hills M Gwinn, December 27, 2025March 22, 2026 “he stats that him and his partners hid a large a mount of gold from the indians and it is in your country undoubtedly” Come on in and sit a spell, neighbors. I’ve been sorting through the archives and found a real gem that’ll take you straight back to a… Continue Reading
History A Little Blue Scrap of Love and Consent M Gwinn, December 27, 2025March 9, 2026 “This is to ceertify that we are willing for Labin Gunn to Mary our Sister Jane Birdett” Hello there, neighbors! Come on in and gather ’round the archival table. Today, I’ve got something truly special to show you, a tiny piece of history that feels as personal as a whispered… Continue Reading
History A Patch of Road and a Place to Call Home M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “The road down through the mountain is going to be a good one.” Now, pull up a chair and let me show you something special I found tucked away in the archives. It is a letter dated August 27, 1946, written by a fellow named Maxwell Hylton to Mr. L…. Continue Reading
History A Century-Old Standoff: When Lawyers Needed a Little Earnest Money M Gwinn, December 27, 2025April 15, 2026 “If you people want that case tried again, you will have to put up $200.00 to pay Atty’s fees, i.e. $100.00 to Dillon & Nuckolls, and same amount to our firm.” Now, pull up a chair and let me show you something I found tucked away. It’s a single sheet… Continue Reading
History A Little Window into 1932: Mr. Gwinn’s Mail M Gwinn, December 27, 2025March 31, 2026 “We are inclosing herewith coupon No. 8 in connection with the above loan, showing interest of $44.25 and principal of $150.00.” Come on in and pull up a chair, friends. I’ve been sorting through some old files today and found a little treasure I wanted to share with you all…. Continue Reading
History A Heartfelt Note from the Days of Yore M Gwinn, December 27, 2025April 5, 2026 “Many thanks for your prompt attention.” Welcome in, friends. I’ve got something special to show you today—a little slice of life from December of 1900. It’s a single sheet of paper from the law offices of St. Clair, Walker & Summerfield over in Fayetteville. It has that beautiful, warm yellow… Continue Reading
History A Morning Note and a Heavy Heart M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 25, 2026 “I am not feeling good this morning I had a bad dream last night & It makes me feel uneasy” Pull up a chair, friends, and let me show you something special I found tucked away in the archives. It is a tiny slice of life from July 11, 1900,… Continue Reading
History A Handshake Across Time: Keeping the Road in Bissell M Gwinn, December 27, 2025April 3, 2026 “I failed to Come over to See you But Hope you will take the Road” Gather ’round, neighbors, and let me tell you about a little piece of our history I found tucked away. It’s a humble scrap of paper dated July 25, 1898, written by a fellow named W…. Continue Reading
History A Summer Note from Prince: Taxes and Trust in 1897 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “Kindly send me receipts & oblige” Pull up a chair and let me show you something special I found tucked away in the archives. It is a single sheet of cream-colored paper, worn soft at the edges with fold lines that suggest it was once a prized piece of correspondence… Continue Reading
History A Little Yellow Receipt from the Hills of Prince M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “A penalty of $300 is fixed by law for using this card for other than official business.” Now, step back in time with me for a moment to the tail end of the nineteenth century. We’ve come across a sturdy little orange-yellow card that tells a simple but important story… Continue Reading