Hillbilly

To many the word "Appalachia" is synonymous with the word "hillbilly," for better or for worse. Often used as a derogatory term by non-residents of the region, many here have adopted "hillbilly" with defiant pride. Today we're going to tell a bit of the history of that word, which involves religion, war, and a famous British king and queen. Quite the story.You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Audible, Goodpods, RadioPublic, or on your favorite podcast app or podcatcher.Thanks for listening and for sharing our stories with your friends!