Our American Heritage: A Study of Folk Art and Culture

FAIN: GZ-*1313-79

Clay County Historical and Arts Council (Hayesville, NC 28904-0005)
Harry Baughn (Project Director: February 1979 to October 1990)

To plan a study of applachian literature, music, children's games, architecture and folk art for county youths.

To help the youth in Clay County, N.C., become familiar with their Appalachian heritage through a study & research of (1) writings of authors born in Appalachia, (2) folk religious music and musical instruments, (3) children's rhymes, riddles, tricks, & jokes indigenous to Clay County.