I'm glad my video was useful for you. The area seemed nice and so were the people. I know there were black folks around but I just didnt get to talk to any. If you are ever in the area, Id give the town a visit. Thanks for stopping by!
As a resident of Boone since 1980, I appreciate your report. I have a good friend, Danny, whose roots are in that Junaluska community. Danny was, at one one, the worship leader there at the Mennonite church. Danny and I have sung together at various events over the years. Danny still has a busy entertainment schedule playing music on weekends at various restaurants, beer halls and other events. Danny is multi-talented. He has been cutting my hair for many years. Keep up the good work. You have a very well-modulated presentation.
Hi Carey! I'm thrilled that you appreciated my video. You have a great town there with some of the friendliest folks I've met on the road and your message reflects that. I hope to be back sometime in the future. I have other great videos I think you'll enjoy coming out soon and I hope you subscribe to see them when they come out. I appreciate you!
Thanks for the educational video. I appreciate it. FYI, next time you're in the Asheville, NC area, check out Lake Junaluska. It's the site of the filming of Dirty Dancing.
Sooo interesting! Thanks, son, for giving a small piece of history on blacks in Appalachia. I would have been thankful for my freedom but sad for those who weren't.
Yes Sir, just discovered this information about the Junaluska Community, people, two weeks ago living in NC. Amazing group of black people. Born in Alabama, I am. Thank you again. God bless you ❤️🙏!
Great video Kenny🙂! I love the fact that you are getting black history out there that isn’t often, or at all really spoken about 👌🏾! To answer your question, I think I’d be heartbroken if I had freedom, while others didn’t. It’d be a very conflicting situation. I’m very grateful for my life and all the shoulders that I know I stand on who’ve helped to pave the way. Stay safe out there, Best, R.
Thank you! I'm so glad to know you enjoyed the video. Thanks for responding to my question. It's such an interesting idea. We'll never know how they felt. I'm also very grateful. Thanks for stopping by. 😊🙏🏾
Thanks for bringing this video to us We also have rural farming communities in SC that had Self Sufficient Blacks growing rice for themselves and producing their own meat and vegetables. As a lot of them migrated up north the Farms became inactive. So come look up some of these places while we are still here.
Very interesting!!! I live in Charlotte NC. I think I'm a take a trip up there. Originally, I'm from Pittsburgh. The Apps mountain range extends up there too.
As I began my family search some years back, I found that I have family ties to Boone NC. My grandmother was married there. Her mother’s people, the Horton’s along with the Banners were some of the records that I found, which tie me to Boone.
Wow! Thats a fascinating find! Boone is a great but little known area. I hope you get a chance to stop in and visit sometime. The people are the nicest you'd ever want to meet!
@@novelworldtravels It is a find that answered so many questions about my past. It is an even greater find when you are able to tie the faces to the names of those people you always wondered about. I certainly hope I get a chance to visit. Thank you for posting your vlog, because I was wondering what Boone looked like. My mom spent some time there when she was little, but she didn’t like to speak about her time there. Again thank you!
Thank you for saying that. I was concerned since I never found or spoke with a descendent of people who settled there. I'm glad to know you enjoyed it. 😊
Pronounced June-"a"-lusska is a native American name, Junaluska's name is an Anglicized form of his second Cherokee name, which meant “One who tries, but fails.” if you need too know anything about these mountains just give me a holler 😊
@@daughteroftheeagle5396 Wow! That's some interesting history and meaning behind the name. Thanks for sharing that. Ill certainly give you a holla when I start digging again. 🙏🏾
Im glad you liked it and got something out of it! It is an interesting region. I hope to return and tell some more stories. Hope you subscribe for some interesting videos! Share it you know anyone who might be interested
Welcome to the channel Mrs. P. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video! NC is a great state with a lot of good people. I have a variety of stuff coming out soon. I really hope you enjoy them.
@@novelworldtravels definitely check with the airlines, but I think you can. I’m thinking it has to be checked baggage, and if it has lithium batteries, they will have to be removed.
@@MissCalLowe Thanks. Im thinking it would have to be checked too. I had no idea about having to remove lithium batteries. Thanks for the info. I'm going to check with the airlines and see what's up!
Thats great! I'm so glad I could share history with you. Your mountains are really. Beautiful place with beautiful people. I have more videos with interesting people coming soon. Hope you get to see them!
Hey Cherokee survival! I appreciate the kind words and I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video. I hope you'll consider subscribing so you can look out for other great videos coming soon that I think you'll enjoy.
I am from around here, and I cant help but wonder if these folks were native. A lot of the natives from around these parts are black. A lot of the Cherokee and Creek Indians were black. So maybe not freed or runaway slaves, but maybe actual native peoples?
Interesting thought. The people say their family were freed African Americans. I would tend to trust people to know where they descended from. There could be that natives lived around among them. That was interesting and something I didn't consider. Hope you stick around my channel to contribute more interesting considerations with places like these. Thanks for sharing! your thoughts!
I live a little more Western, but I've noticed a theme with last names. There are certain staple white and black families here, we are small and everybody knows everybody, anyways, I have noticed that most of the black families have Cherokee last names. So I was just wondering. 😊
I mean I reckon the freed/runaways could've always mixed and mingled with the natives just like the Scots/Irish did.... ? But yeah, super interesting,,, good video, I will keep watch! Best of luck!
@@melissamaxwell196 Thats a great catch! Your an amateur cultural anthropologist! Id be interested to know if your theories are true! I do know that there was significant intermarriage between natives and blacks in other parts of North Carolina. Maybe that region is similar. So cool to think about. Thanks for sharing that here. there is so much to history still unknown.
Hi George! That's the idea, taking you along vicariously. But you would have loved to have been there because the people in this town were the friendliest you could expect. It was an interesting place to explore. I'll be back there. I hope you subscribe and stick around for future destinations similar to this one!
Slaves had to take on the surnames of their masters, so that's why most of us black folks have last names like Johnson, Black, Smith, White, Jones, etc. Most of our last names are English, German, and Scottish.
@@novelworldtravels Perhaps your family were Gulla, Freemen who were never slaves, or Freedmen who made a community with the Indians? Have you ever tried to find out? That's very Interesting! Of course I know that records weren't kept well for our people, so finding any information can be difficult. Thank you so much for sharing this great video. I really enjoyed watching it!
Right on time. I've always loved the mountains and wanted to live there, but being black, I wanted an insider's perspective.
I'm glad my video was useful for you. The area seemed nice and so were the people. I know there were black folks around but I just didnt get to talk to any. If you are ever in the area, Id give the town a visit. Thanks for stopping by!
@@novelworldtravels yeah, disappointed you didn't speak to any black locals.
@@JetforChrist Im disappointed I didnt see any! Maybe next time because I'll be back.
@@novelworldtravelsY'all come to Dahlonega GA. I'll host. New to the channel, but love it. Subscribed.
As a resident of Boone since 1980, I appreciate your report. I have a good friend, Danny, whose roots are in that Junaluska community. Danny was, at one one, the worship leader there at the Mennonite church. Danny and I have sung together at various events over the years. Danny still has a busy entertainment schedule playing music on weekends at various restaurants, beer halls and other events. Danny is multi-talented. He has been cutting my hair for many years. Keep up the good work. You have a very well-modulated presentation.
Hi Carey! I'm thrilled that you appreciated my video. You have a great town there with some of the friendliest folks I've met on the road and your message reflects that. I hope to be back sometime in the future. I have other great videos I think you'll enjoy coming out soon and I hope you subscribe to see them when they come out. I appreciate you!
Thanks for the educational video. I appreciate it. FYI, next time you're in the Asheville, NC area, check out Lake Junaluska. It's the site of the filming of Dirty Dancing.
Wow, I didn't know that. I for sure will check out Lake Junaluska. There is so much history in N.C.!
Sooo interesting! Thanks, son, for giving a small piece of history on blacks in Appalachia. I would have been thankful for my freedom but sad for those who weren't.
I agree. It would be interesting to know what they thought then.
Thank you for a wonderful tour. Hearing the choir and seeing the mural were special treats, and the cemetery was certainly thought-provoking.
Thank you! It was a thought provoking experience I was glad to share.
Yes Sir, just discovered this information about the Junaluska Community, people, two weeks ago living in NC. Amazing group of black people. Born in Alabama, I am. Thank you again. God bless you ❤️🙏!
Thanks!
Great video Kenny🙂!
I love the fact that you are getting black history out there that isn’t often, or at all really spoken about 👌🏾!
To answer your question, I think I’d be heartbroken if I had freedom, while others didn’t. It’d be a very conflicting situation.
I’m very grateful for my life and all the shoulders that I know I stand on who’ve helped to pave the way.
Stay safe out there,
Best,
R.
Thank you! I'm so glad to know you enjoyed the video. Thanks for responding to my question. It's such an interesting idea. We'll never know how they felt. I'm also very grateful. Thanks for stopping by. 😊🙏🏾
👍🏾!
Thanks for bringing this video to us We also have rural farming communities in SC that had Self Sufficient Blacks growing rice for themselves and producing their own meat and vegetables. As a lot of them migrated up north the Farms became inactive. So come look up some of these places while we are still here.
Very interesting!!! I live in Charlotte NC. I think I'm a take a trip up there. Originally, I'm from Pittsburgh. The Apps mountain range extends up there too.
@@Dante-dp6qx The Appalachians are an interesting region and this particular community is really unique. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
As I began my family search some years back, I found that I have family ties to Boone NC. My grandmother was married there. Her mother’s people, the Horton’s along with the Banners were some of the records that I found, which tie me to Boone.
Wow! Thats a fascinating find! Boone is a great but little known area. I hope you get a chance to stop in and visit sometime. The people are the nicest you'd ever want to meet!
@@novelworldtravels
It is a find that answered so many questions about my past. It is an even greater find when you are able to tie the faces to the names of those people you always wondered about.
I certainly hope I get a chance to visit.
Thank you for posting your vlog, because I was wondering what Boone looked like.
My mom spent some time there when she was little, but she didn’t like to speak about her time there.
Again thank you!
@@renee5063 Im thrilled that you found some ise for my video! Thanks
I really like the historic aspects of what you cover. You do a wonderful job highlighting this community 😊
Thank you for saying that. I was concerned since I never found or spoke with a descendent of people who settled there. I'm glad to know you enjoyed it. 😊
Pronounced June-"a"-lusska is a native American name, Junaluska's name is an Anglicized form of his second Cherokee name, which meant “One who tries, but fails.” if you need too know anything about these mountains just give me a holler 😊
@@daughteroftheeagle5396 Wow! That's some interesting history and meaning behind the name. Thanks for sharing that. Ill certainly give you a holla when I start digging again. 🙏🏾
Thanks for this video. As a descendant of Lucinda Bly Whittington I am always in search of my family's history. Thank you so much.
@@TheJoneshouse3 For sure! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video and got something from it!
Wow I learned a great deal this morning. Thanks
So glad to share this with you. Thanks for stopping by!
Good sharing, thank you, land and town is so very clean 😊!
Yeah, it seems like they take pride in their town. The people were some of the kindest I've experienced in my travels. Thanks for stopping by!
Wonderful video! I’m from NC and this all fascinating to me.
Im glad you liked it and got something out of it! It is an interesting region. I hope to return and tell some more stories. Hope you subscribe for some interesting videos! Share it you know anyone who might be interested
Just came upon this video and learned something new about my adopted state. Have subscribed and looking forward to more history, thank you!
Welcome to the channel Mrs. P. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video! NC is a great state with a lot of good people. I have a variety of stuff coming out soon. I really hope you enjoy them.
Nice footage! Yep, I think it will prove to be very interesting if you got a metal detector.
Thanks! I'm seriously considering getting one. I wonder how difficult it would be to pack one up and take it on a plane.
@@novelworldtravels definitely check with the airlines, but I think you can. I’m thinking it has to be checked baggage, and if it has lithium batteries, they will have to be removed.
@@MissCalLowe Thanks. Im thinking it would have to be checked too. I had no idea about having to remove lithium batteries. Thanks for the info. I'm going to check with the airlines and see what's up!
Thank you for showing Boone NC I am always getting something about sales of land their.
You're welcome! I know there are wonderful and kind people there. If you're not moving there, give it a visit!
Can’t believe you were able to find a parking space. Congratulations.
@@zackamania6534 Yeah, I definitely got lucky to park on the street. Thanks!
@@novelworldtravels I live 30 minutes away on the Tennessee side. When the leaves change color, it’s impossible to MOVE in Boone.
Safe travels!
@@zackamania6534 Thanks!
Great video, I was taught something today about these mountains I never knew an I’ve lived here all my life
Thats great! I'm so glad I could share history with you. Your mountains are really. Beautiful place with beautiful people. I have more videos with interesting people coming soon. Hope you get to see them!
great job
Hey Cherokee survival! I appreciate the kind words and I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video. I hope you'll consider subscribing so you can look out for other great videos coming soon that I think you'll enjoy.
@@novelworldtravels I WILL RIGHT AM WORKING
I am from around here, and I cant help but wonder if these folks were native. A lot of the natives from around these parts are black. A lot of the Cherokee and Creek Indians were black. So maybe not freed or runaway slaves, but maybe actual native peoples?
Interesting thought. The people say their family were freed African Americans. I would tend to trust people to know where they descended from. There could be that natives lived around among them. That was interesting and something I didn't consider. Hope you stick around my channel to contribute more interesting considerations with places like these. Thanks for sharing! your thoughts!
I live a little more Western, but I've noticed a theme with last names. There are certain staple white and black families here, we are small and everybody knows everybody, anyways, I have noticed that most of the black families have Cherokee last names. So I was just wondering. 😊
I mean I reckon the freed/runaways could've always mixed and mingled with the natives just like the Scots/Irish did.... ? But yeah, super interesting,,, good video, I will keep watch! Best of luck!
@@melissamaxwell196 Excellent point! Thank you!
@@melissamaxwell196 Thats a great catch! Your an amateur cultural anthropologist! Id be interested to know if your theories are true! I do know that there was significant intermarriage between natives and blacks in other parts of North Carolina. Maybe that region is similar. So cool to think about. Thanks for sharing that here. there is so much to history still unknown.
What a cool microphone!
Thanks!
Uncle Scrappy could tell some tales 😅
You got that right Anne! He's been around. Friendly guy too!
I love this. I would loved to have been with you.
Hi George! That's the idea, taking you along vicariously. But you would have loved to have been there because the people in this town were the friendliest you could expect. It was an interesting place to explore. I'll be back there. I hope you subscribe and stick around for future destinations similar to this one!
Slaves had to take on the surnames of their masters, so that's why most of us black folks have last names like Johnson, Black, Smith, White, Jones, etc. Most of our last names are English, German, and Scottish.
@@godschildyes Great point! I don't know what that didn't occur to me but thats it right there! Thanks for sharing that here.
@@novelworldtravels Perhaps your family were Gulla, Freemen who were never slaves, or Freedmen who made a community with the Indians? Have you ever tried to find out? That's very Interesting! Of course I know that records weren't kept well for our people, so finding any information can be difficult. Thank you so much for sharing this great video. I really enjoyed watching it!
@@godschildyes Thanks for stopping by!
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Interesting 🤷🏾♂️