Conference
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Johnson City, Tennessee, this year!
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General Information
The MHA Union/Conference is a 2-day event held each year in June in a different Appalachian town, often in places relevant to Melungeon history. Registration usually begins in late March/early April. The cost is $20 for MHA members and $30 for non-members.
Our 30th annual conference will be held 6.26 – 6.27.26, in Tazewell, Virginia
Tazewell Resources
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Images of America – Tazewell, by Louise B. Leslie and Dr. Terry W. Mullins
Images of America – Tazewell County, by Louise B. Leslie and Dr. Terry W. Mullins
History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, by William C. Pendleton ( read online )
Annals of Tazewell County, Virginia, from 1800 to 1924, by John N. Harman, Sr. ( read online )
Previous Events
2025 Johnson City, TN
2024 Hillsborough, NC
2023 Berea, KY
2022 Martinsville, VA
2021 ( no event – pandemic )
2020 ( no event – pandemic )
2019 Wytheville, VA
2018 Big Stone Gap, VA
More to be added. . .
1997 Wise, VA (First Union)
2025 MHA Union/Conference
Johnson City & Vardy Valley, Tennessee
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- Vardy Fest
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