Plans are being made for the Melungeon Heritage Association’s 23rd Union (meeting) in Wytheville, Virginia, Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22, 2019. This includes a trip to Burke’s Garden on Friday, a reception Friday evening, and speakers on Saturday. Our Saturday theme this year is “Melungeon Women.” All persons interested are welcome, whether the […]
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22nd Union Report from MHA President Scott Withrow
22nd Union Report from MHA President Scott Withrow The rain held off and over 75 persons attended the 22 nd Union over a three-day period (June 21, 22, and 23) at Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap. Thanks to the expertise of the Mountain Empire Community College’s IT Department, we were able to visit […]
22nd Union with Adriana Trigiani appearing by Skype
Although a schedule conflict found Adriana in Seotland on June 23, her presentation via Skype was very well received at Mountain Empire Community College for the 22nd Melungeon Union.
22nd Union Update
We are proceeding with plans for 22 nd Union at Big Stone Gap, Virginia and Vardy Community in Tennessee, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 21, 22, and 23 rd . There are two changes to the program schedule: Adriana Trigiani has found she has to be away when she is scheduled to appear on Saturday, […]
MHA Members by State, 2018
As the as current membership total is 99, this pie chart with the number of members in each state can almost be considered as percentages as well. With members in 26 states and DC, we are a national organization, but with almost half in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina we are also clearly a regional […]
Lodging Information and Press Release for 22nd Union
Lodging for 22nd Union The Comfort Inn at Big Stone Gap is now full for the dates of 22nd Union, but nearby Wise and Norton have several motels to choose from. The Wise County Chamber of Commerce has an online directory of hotels, motels, and other lodging options throughout the county. Melungeons Hold Annual Gathering […]
