Description: While other small towns have grown into cities or simply faded away, West Jefferson has remained the small town that is quintessential Americana. Our town is nestled within the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, West Jefferson not only presents beautiful landscape and cool mountain breezes, but also gives visitors a sense of history as well as a mix of modern culture. Simply stroll about our town and discover what is so special ab
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Appalachian Memory Keepers is a 501 (c)(3)non-profit organization passionately committed to preserving and sharing the history, heritage and culture of Appalachia. We are able to do what we do only through the generosity of our supporters.
We need your help. It is a fact that Appalachia is changing rapidly. Many of the people and places that we filmed ten years ago are no longer standing or alive. If we had not captured their stories in film and print, they would have been lost forever. You can view many of these stories on YOUTUBE for free. Others you can watch and read only this website, once you become a member.