Ep29: Heritage is Power. Bramwell, WV Proved It.

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What if the key to restoring your hometown… isn’t reinvention, but remembrance?In this episode, we visit Bramwell, West Virginia — once a coal boomtown, now a living example of what happens when people refuse to let their past be forgotten.At the heart of it all is Betty Goins, a lifelong resident who’s spent decades preserving the town’s beauty, history, and spirit. From millionaire mansions to ATV tourism, Bramwell’s revival shows what’s possible when a community leans into its roots and welcomes the future with open arms.Whether you're from a small town or just love stories about grit, heart, and heritage — this one’s for you.🎧 Featuring: Betty Goins🏡 Location: Bramwell, WV💬 55 Counties, 55 Voices: Mercer CountySign up to represent your county: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFwIRTSrcUOhA1AkjJeJmGkYMDjq3V8x8_O4mK15l1qSW-mw/viewform?usp=dialog#AlmostHeaven #WestVIrginia #WestVirginiaPodcast #BramwellWV #mercercounty #Appalachia #hatfieldmccoy #wvpodcast 00:00 What If Remembering Is Enough?00:30 Who Is Betty Goins?01:15 Coalfields in Her Blood06:25 Bramwell Millionaire Home Tours Birth11:30 Bramwell's Community Effort15:30 The Birth of the Bramwell Tours22:30 Garden Club to Legacy Work28:30 Building a Community, Not a Museum33:00 What Makes Bramwell Different36:45 A Vision for a Living Town40:00 ATVs, Tourism & Modern Bramwell44:00 The Wheelbarrow Full of Money45:43 The West Virginia Spirit50:00 The Future of Bramwell51:55 Come See for Yourself!

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