Pioneer Homes of Appalachia and it's people

History of Pioneer dwellings of Appalachia pioneers and a look at the hard life they had settling in these mountains. Thanks for watching. NOTE: Picture are just to tell the story and not the actual pictures. SUBSCRIBE:: LIKE AND SHARE:: HELP GROW YOUR CHANNEL THIS CHANNEL COVERS 9 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS !!! ( CHECK IT OUT) 1. Metal Detecting 2. Wildlife Videos 3. History & Mountain Culture 4.The Unexplained 5. Home projects 6. Hunting & Fishing 7. Nature Videos 8.Mining History 9. Video Shorts

[jerrybrooks]

I can attest to how hard of work it is to build one of those log cabins. Back in the early eighties, my older brother who was really interested in the old ways decided to build a log cabin just like the pioneers did just for the fun of it. He roped all of us younger brothers into helping him. We cut all of the logs off of our property, squared them, and notched them with axes. We did cheat a little bit and used an old car to drag the logs to the building site, since we didn't have a mule. Talk about hard work. I was 14 that summer. It took us most of that summer to complete it, working on it whenever we had time free from doing farm work. It looks a lot like the cabins in your pictures.
I ended up moving into it in September of 1989 and still live there. It's two story, measures 12 ft by 12 ft on the inside, and is completely off grid. It has no indoor plumbing and run and get it water (from the well at the main house on the farm). I cook on a wood stove that's almost 100 years old and have an outdoor kitchen for summertime. Even though I didn't when I first moved in, I now have solar power for lights. It's a lot more work living this way, but I actually enjoy it.
I really have been enjoying your videos and the stories you tell. By the way, I still have the single bit axe that I bought 41 years ago when we built the cabin and still use it.

[frankscarborough]

If you have any gratitude in your heart, thank God for our country and pray that God shows us mercy in these chaotic times

[cumberlandgapjimbow]

I remember watching my great grandfather working a team of mules turning ground for a garden, my great grandmother wringing a couple chickens necks so we would have supper. Going into a root cellar to get some taters and a couple jars of green beans That was in the early 60s in Bell county KY. I was just a kid, but I remember it very well.

[williamwalker]

Donnie, I built a log cabin by hand back in the 80s. A 2 story and it took me about 5yrs. The logs were 12" logs and some were 14-16 feet long.
I moved and lifted them all by myself.l used a chainsaw to cut many of them. I was young and had a strong back back then. Them were the good ol' days....

[ruachadam]

Thank you Donnie for telling the rest of the country about the self-reliance and decency of our ancestors who came into the wilderness mountains, hollows, and valleys to establish their homes.

[CelebratingAppalachia]

They were such hard workers! I'm always amazed at the craftsmanship they had. I love seeing those old chimneys and thinking of the hands that placed the rocks just so. This was a good one Donnie 🙂

[louparry]

Nobody tells a story like you do Sir. I literally could sit here all day, and watch you bring history alive. It's an escape from the rat race going on out there. I'm thankful for my property here in Va. I'm nestled in, with woods on three sides. Such a blessing and I thank God every day for what I have. Thank you Donnie for sharing, your friend, Louise

[suzybailey-koubti]

Thank you again, Brother Donnie! Headed to southern West Virginia/eastern Kentucky this weekend for 10 days to see “our” people. I sure have missed home since the pandemic began. Pray that I have safe travels. When I hit those winding two-lane roads, I know I’m home.

[Jiggidywig]

My Grandfather was born in Altapass, NC. His stories were not told easily, but rather pulled out over the years. He attended Crossnore Home in his teens in Cossnore, NC. He was a amazing man, a hard worker, and was well loved by his family and neighbors. But as hard as life was for him growing up he was always proud of his heritage. Thank you for your videos.

[TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy Donnie- thank you so much for mentioning me on your channel. I sure do appreciate it. And thank you for showing these old log cabins that have survived and being cared for. The first log cabin I built I wanted to do it the way the pioneers did all by hand to get a feel for the hard work they did. That gave me an appreciation of how hard they worked and having few tools to work with. Nowadays I use a mix of the old tools that I’ve restored and some modern tools. Thank you so much for the effort and research you did to make this video possible. God bless you

[donaldwells]

Another Great Appalachian Story of our past Donnie, want to Thank You Friend. It makes us feel mighty proud of our Ancestors and their determination to make a life for themselves and family in this beautiful, but rugged country 🙂.

[duaneholcomb]

I never thought much about being Appalachian. Or my southern draw or. The things we say. Untill here of late. But I'm mighty proud of my heritage never been ashamed of it. I'm starting to get up in age. Ans I guess looking back is a habit of mine now thinking of those who went before me. And my own raising.my granddaddy traded mules back then logging was still a big thing and still is in, places in these mountians. Thanks Donnie. I enjoyed this. You take care. Now, , , ps one. Of my great great uncles rode a cow cause he couldn't afford a horse. I used to have s picture of it but it got lost.

[mamaredfox]

I love your stories.... I have such a nostalgia and love for the days of old ( before I was ever born). I've been looking into my family roots and reading about yarb Drs and talking the fire out and wart buying... all of which my great grandmother or grandfather as well as my husband's great grandfather were said to be gifted sadly I have no elders left living to pull these secrets from. Is there any way you could do a video on the old medicine tricks... or faith healing. I would be so grateful. I want to share the ways of old with my daughter's before this cold world swallows up all that's left of the good old days.

[jerrifoster]

It was such a hard life, and every aspect of your daily lives, was work, and you worked to keep yourself and your family alive, housed and fed. Even Sundays, that were meant for rest, rarely were strictly for that. Like I’ve been told by my family, the joy that you did have, were story telling and visiting with your family and neighbors, playing music and singing along, and time to read the good book. Wonderful pictures and your captivating story telling, always makes my day. Thank you Donnie!

[wayneroberts]

An excellent historical tour. Very well put together. I noticed and found very interesting that in one of the homestead interior pictures (10:30 seconds into the video) that a duck decoy was on the mantle. Very interesting and no doubt today worth a lot of money as "folk art" as these originals are.

[earllutz]

Thank you again, so much, for another great video and history lesson. I have lived in Maryland, all of my life. One thing I always thought about doing, was to walk the whole Appalachian Trail. I have been on parts, of the Appalachian Trail, but now, at 73, will probably and gratefully, watch your videos, to get the the experience of Appalachia. Thank you.

[DeborahIsaacs-nxdw]

Glory to God and Jesus my Davior. Out of the entire world the Lord made me an Appalachian scotch/cherokee hillbilly. I am so blessed. Thanx for a great video of history and memories that came later than these times. So grateful.❤😇❤😇

[ginamcknight]

I have pictures of my Appalachian 4th great grandparents sitting in front of a fireplace in an old log cabin in NC.Grandpa Rooker is posed reading a book because some education was important to him.

[perryholloway]

Great video Donnie, sometimes when I watch your videos, I wish I would have lived 150 years ago . The craftsmanship in those dovetail joints. beautiful log cabins. And sometimes your voice takes me back where I think, and find myself there 150 years ago. Thank you for the work you do, the research, and finding all them beautiful picture, and preserving our history, especially in this sad time, when some folks, are trying to make our history disappear.God bless you Donnie.

[axdesho]

Donnie your stories are great 😊 You spell everything out with heartfelt emotions and you bring the listener right into the reality of all of this during this time. Thank you for sharing.