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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 "The Pottery That Helped Mold Pigeon Forge" Christina Wolfenbarger

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Steve Myers Oral History - December 4, 2023

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"Tales of a Cades Cove Feud: Russell Gregory & Robert Burchfield"

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The Kentucky Giants: The Tales of Captain Martin Van Buren & Anna Swan Bates with Rhonda Cookenour

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024-"Graveyard Forensics: Who Are You Walking On?" with Arthur M. Bohanan

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "A Cades Cove Wiley Oakley-Uncle Sherman Myers" with Bernard Myers

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"Graveyard Forensics" presented by Dr. Arthur Bohanan 10.15.24

Sit back and listen to a living legend and pioneer of forensics, Dr. Arthur Bohanan, discuss his career, cases, share photos and stories as well as learn about his unique method of identifying unmarked graves (no electronic tools required!!). He has identified almost 400 graves right behind the Pigeon Forge Public Library! Dr. Bohanan - after years of refining his techniques - is now able to determine gender, adult or child and even the race of a buried body. So get ready to listen and be amazed at the brilliance and talent of this man!

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 "The Pottery That Helped Mold Pigeon Forge" Christina Wolfenbarger

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 "The Pottery That Helped Mold Pigeon Forge" Christina Wolfenbarger

Просмотров 386 месяцев назад

Wednesday, January 24 - Join Pigeon Forge Public Library Historian Christina Wolfenbarger as she details the history of Pigeon Forge Pottery and its connection to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Look back at the pottery's beginnings - established by husband and wife team Douglas and Ruth Ferguson - and the continued success the workshop and store enjoyed for just over 50 years.

Steve Myers Oral History - December 4, 2023

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Steve Myers Oral History - December 4, 2023

Просмотров 1267 месяцев назад

Local resident Steve Myers shares memories of growing up in this area. Interviewed by Christina Wolfenbarger and Marcia Nelson.

"Tales of a Cades Cove Feud: Russell Gregory & Robert Burchfield"

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"Tales of a Cades Cove Feud: Russell Gregory & Robert Burchfield"

Просмотров 787 месяцев назад

March 26, 2024 - Presented by Judy Myers Johns, Richard Anderson & Larry Sparks Join these former Cades Cove residents as they talk about a feud between two Cove families, their own lineage and memories of living in the Cove.

The Kentucky Giants: The Tales of Captain Martin Van Buren & Anna Swan Bates with Rhonda Cookenour

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The Kentucky Giants: The Tales of Captain Martin Van Buren & Anna Swan Bates with Rhonda Cookenour

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March 14, 2024 Watch and listen as these fascinating tales unfold about Captain Martin Van Buren - known as the Kentucky Giant - and his wife Anna Swan Bates. Their story is told by a descendant of the Bates' - Rhonda Cookenour. Rhonda shares amazing family and historical photos and facts about Captain Bates and his extraordinary life.

Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024-"Graveyard Forensics: Who Are You Walking On?" with Arthur M. Bohanan

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024-"Graveyard Forensics: Who Are You Walking On?" with Arthur M. Bohanan

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Tuesday, January 24 - If you have never had the opportunity to hear this world-renowned forensic researcher, author, retired law enforcement official, patented inventor, etc., etc. (the list goes ON!) discuss his methods and career, treat yourself and watch and listen as Dr. Arthur Bohanan takes you on a walk among the graves. He discusses his amazing methods of locating long-lost graves helpin...

Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "A Cades Cove Wiley Oakley-Uncle Sherman Myers" with Bernard Myers

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "A Cades Cove Wiley Oakley-Uncle Sherman Myers" with Bernard Myers

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Monday, January 22 - Uncle Daniel Sherman Myers was the Wiley Oakley of Cades Cove! Uncle Sherman got his quick wit from his mother's Irish ancestors and was never at a loss for a reply to any situation-most of them hilarious! Watch as Uncle Sherman descendant Bernard Myers discusses Uncle Sherman, his life and times in Cades Cove.

Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "Reminiscing and Recipes" with Marcia Huskey Nelson

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "Reminiscing and Recipes" with Marcia Huskey Nelson

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Wednesday, January 24 - Marcia Huskey Nelson is the Pigeon Forge Public Library's director and Pigeon Forge resident with family ties back to the beginning of Sevier County. Join Marcia as she delves into a few of her favorite Appalachian recipes from the Sevier County Cookbook and shares them with 25 lucky attendees.

Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 "Andy Huff, the Mountain View Hotel, and the Huff Family" -Kathy Gwinn

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 "Andy Huff, the Mountain View Hotel, and the Huff Family" -Kathy Gwinn

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Tuesday, January 23 - Kathy has been doing Wilderness programs for 19 years as well as being a step-on tour guide for groups visiting the area. This is a wonderful, informative program on the Huff family and their lasting imprint on the national park and the city of Gatlinburg.

Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "The Way It Was" Ken Jenkins, moderator

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "The Way It Was" Ken Jenkins, moderator

Просмотров 438 месяцев назад

Monday, January 22 - Panel discussion introduced by Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism Executive Director Leon Downey and moderated by Ken Jenkins with longtime Appalachian and Cades Cove area residents. Members share their families' memories of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cades Cove area before it became one of the most popular park destinations in the nation. Panel members: Bernar...

Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "Growing Up in Pigeon Forge in the '60's" Butch Helton, Moderator

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Wilderness Wildlife Week 2024 - "Growing Up in Pigeon Forge in the '60's" Butch Helton, Moderator

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Monday, January 22 - Panel discussion from lifetime Pigeon Forge residents led by Butch Helton. Panel Members Butch Helton (moderator), Bob Barnes, Bill Bradley and Randy Starkey discuss growing up together, going to church, school and other activities in Pigeon Forge in the 1960's.

Mike Aday with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Collections and Preservation Center

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Mike Aday with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Collections and Preservation Center

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Mike Aday, Librarian/Archivist at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Collections Preservation Center was our guest Tuesday evening. Mike shared information about the Center, which is located in Townsend, and everything it has to offer people interested in researching their family history in the local area or just about any other subject related to the creation of the National Park. Here is...

Seven Islands Birding Program at Pigeon Forge Public Library

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Seven Islands Birding Program at Pigeon Forge Public Library

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If you were unable to attend this very interesting program Tuesday night or would like to have a refresher, here it is! Ranger Muller offered wonderful insight into the park and its flora and fauna. She has been involved with the park since 2017 and has been a great part of it's growth. #sevenislandsbirdingpark #sevenislandsstatebirdingpark #pflibrary #pfl #pigeonforgepubliclibrary #birding #pi...

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@PFLibrary DAR video 12

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Good news...finally! Christina finally crossed the finish line to #DAR!!! Watch Sara and Christina in the latest installment of their journey to becoming members of Daughters of the American Revolution! #DAR #pigeonforgepubliclibrary #SpencerClackChapter #nsdar #daughtersoftheamericanrevolution #pflibrary

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@PFLibrary DAR Video 11

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#DAR Video 11! As the song says "Two Outta Three Ain't Bad!" Marcia and Sara are IN the #SpencerClackChapter of the #DAR! Christina is still...in limbo!