Hatfield and McCoy Historic Sites

09/18/2026

BLAIR MOUNTAIN ARTIFACT.

Over the years, archaeologists excavating around the historic mine-war site have uncovered many artifacts and other evidence from the 1921 Battle of Blair Mountain in Logan County, West Virginia, such as this vintage pocket pistol found just beneath the rich soil along the hillside, along with hundreds of metallic cartridges, and other newsworthy items.

Watch this extended clip from a documentary about this historic battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5t908O0j-Q

09/17/2026

The historical society has a great page on Col. John Dils, check it out:

Beginning on the next page is an autobiography of JOHN DILS, JR. which was published in William Ely’s 1883 “The Big Sandy Valley”.  Photos are from my collection, not from Ely’s book. In the autobiography Dils concentrated on his family history, his early days in Pikeville, his marriage, h...

09/14/2026

Taking a trip to Pigeon Forge? Check this out:

09/13/2026

REMEMBERING PREACHER ANSE HATFIELD.

A birthday celebration was once held in honor of Anderson “Preacher Anse” Hatfield, drawing a large gathering of family, friends, and well-wishers.

Seated in the center of the front row, alongside his beloved wife, Polly, Preacher Anse is surrounded by those who came to celebrate his life. This post-1900 photograph was taken behind the Hatfield family home near the forks of Hatfield Branch and Blackberry Creek in Pike County, Kentucky.

Preacher Anse was a cousin of Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield of Logan County, West Virginia, connecting this Pike County family to the larger Hatfield family story of the Tug Valley.

09/09/2026

Born on September 9, 1839, William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield emerged as the formidable leader of the Hatfield family during the Hatfield-McCoy feud.

Visit the Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center today to explore the history of the feud and its lasting impact on Appalachia! Call 606-432-5063 for directions.

09/03/2026

Our neighbors from Floyd County here to check out our Welcome Center’s exhibits.

09/03/2026

Lets welcome our friend from Poland! Coalfields & Cobblestones

08/29/2026

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08/25/2026

In Memory of a True Appalachian Legend 🕊️

Today, Appalachia lost one of its brightest lights.

The Hatfield & McCoy family joins our friends and neighbors across Tennessee, the Appalachian Mountains, and around the world in mourning the passing of Dolly Parton.

Dolly never forgot where she came from. She carried the stories, values, faith, humor, and spirit of the mountains with her everywhere she went and used her success to give back to generations of people, especially children.

For families like ours who work to preserve and share Appalachian history and heritage, Dolly showed the world something important: our mountain roots are something to be proud of.

Her music will live on. Her generosity will live on. And the incredible legacy she built here in East Tennessee will continue touching lives for generations.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Parton family, the Dollywood family, and everyone whose life was touched by this remarkable Appalachian woman.

Rest in peace, Dolly. Thank you for making the mountains proud. ❤️

— The Hatfield & McCoy Family