About Us
Historic Explorations is based in the coalfields of southwest Virginia. We cover a diverse amount of history, including coal mining and local history throughout the Appalachian Mountains. We also cover entertainment history, from Hollywood’s golden days to music icons.
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Latest Blog Posts:
Captain James Campbell–Grave Dedication
In 1770, Captain James Campbell and his family moved into the New River Valley, settling in the Muddy Creek area of the Greenbrier River. In
Hank Williams Death
William was scheduled to play at a New Year’s gig in Canton, Ohio. He hired Charles Carr, a college freshman, to drive him. Williams had already felt ill when they stopped at the Andrew Jackson Hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Natalie Wood
#OnThisDay in 1981, actress Natalie Wood drowned in a boating accident near Catalina Island in California. Wood was with her husband, actor Robert Wagner on their yacht, and actor Christopher Walken moored near Los Angeles.