Festival celebrates heritage, looks to future

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Appalachia Coal/Railroad Days visitors had the opportunity to participate in an informal poll gauging interest in what the town’s future should look like. Passersby placed marbles in jars for (from left) Excursion Railroad, Demonstration Coal Mine, Casinos and Gambling, Outdoor Recreation, and Other Ideas?. Interns with the (up)rooting Appalachia project set up the polling station in front of Appalachia Cultural Arts Center. PHOTO BY GLENN GANNAWAY.Click Hereto order photo reprints


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