Appalachian South Folklife Center

...dedicated to a mountain heritage of freedom and self-reliance; a peaceful place where people of all ages, races, faiths and origins can share community work and creativity....

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Programs and Services 
 

 
 
Workcamp 

 

 

An unequalled way to discover Appalachian culture while serving the community.  Learn about issues affecting rural areas suffering poverty while performing much needed repairs and maintenance on resident's homes and for other social justice organizations.


 

 Learning Day Camp

An experential after school program designed to give at-risk youth extra educational opportunities through stress free hands on learning activities.

 
  
 
Cooperative Space

 Our campus offers a variety of options for people needing space for meetings, retreats, music events, weddings or lodging.  Our rustic dormitories hold groups up to 50 and our certified commercial kitchen includes a hall that seats 75 comfortably.  For performers, our covered stage offers festival style seating and room for camping for up to 500.  Come explore the possibilities for your next event.                        

                                        

 

 

                                            

 
Environmental Efforts

Interactive lectures, stream monitoring, litter pickup, and networking with other environmental organizations are just some of the ways we try to preserve the grand mountains and clean water that shape every facet of life in West Virginia.  Our past, present and future rely on keeping the area pristine and clean.  Join in on one of these activities or attend our annual Earthday Celebration, featuring presentations, a round table discussion and live rock/folk music.  In a few years our newly established orchard will be ready for guests to pick and enjoy apples, pears, cherries and plums.


 
 
Cultural Events 

Check our calendar for events like weekly Appalachian Cultural programs, The Annual Mountain Music Festival, Twilight Open Mic's and Llynium Entertainment's Culturefest.  Activist Camp and many different festivals are held here each year by other organizations bringing diversity and entertainment to the community.