Melungeon Heritage Association

06/12/2026

The Melungeon Heritage Association’s 30th Union/conference is two weeks away on June 26th and 27th in Tazewell, Virginia! Check out the link below for more information or scan the QR code on the flyer!

https://melungeon.org/conference/

06/10/2026

Next Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30pm, Episode 9 of Season 6 of the Melungeon Voices podcast debuts on our YouTube channel here at this link: https://youtube.com/?si=_bqeFuabpNI9CpK2 Remember to Like and subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on Season 6 of the podcast and to be notified of the next release date and time.

Our guest for Episode 9 is Dr. Terry Mullins. This year’s Melungeon Heritage Association’s Union/conference will be in Tazewell, Virginia on June 26th and 27th. Dr. Mullins will be sharing with us the important role that Tazewell, Virginia played in the American Revolution, and its connections to the Melungeon people.

Dr. Terry Mullins is an author, and a professor of Education at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. He is a Melungeon descendant and has been a guest speaker/presenter at several Melungeon Heritage Association Unions sharing his extensive knowledge about the Melungeon people. Just to name a few of Dr. Mullins’ books, “Images of America: Tazewell County,” “Images of America: Tazewell, Virginia,” and “Melungeon's out of the Dungeon.” You can purchase Dr. Mullins’ books on Amazon. He will be at this year's Union/conference.

06/04/2026

Anyone been on these roads at dark? I’ve been to Helen’s Bridge in Asheville and the Brown Mountain Lights road and lookout, but never at night!

https://decorhint.com/haunted-roads-in-north-carolina-locals-avoid-after-dark/?utm_source=nc&fbclid=IwZnRzaASObaJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeM8aWtvDQUp6JiMPUkVzrKQ8KitU8XGVY6kKQUivRGJgCwyFXocgz1K4f0zA_aem_6qMQbf5Jsy48BzHgOuUZaw

Brave drivers might try them, but many locals avoid these haunted North Carolina roads after dark thanks to decades of ghostly legends and mysterious sightings.

06/03/2026

Two weeks from today, Episode 9 of Season 6 of the Melungeon Voices podcast will debut on Wednesday, June 17th, at 6:30 pm on our YouTube channel here at this link: https://youtube.com/?si=_bqeFuabpNI9CpK2 Remember to subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on Season 6 of the podcast and to be notified of the next release date and time.

Our guest for Episode 9 is Dr. Terry Mullins. This year’s Melungeon Heritage Association’s Union/conference will be in Tazewell, Virginia on June 26th and 27th. Dr. Mullins will be sharing with us the important role that Tazewell, Virginia played in the American Revolution, and its connections to the Melungeon people.

Dr. Terry Mullins is an author, and a professor of Education at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. He is a Melungeon descendant and has been a guest speaker/presenter at several Melungeon Heritage Association Unions sharing his extensive knowledge about the Melungeon people. Just to name a few of Dr. Mullins’ books, “Images of America: Tazewell County,” “Images of America: Tazewell, Virginia,” and “Melungeon's out of the Dungeon.” You can purchase Dr. Mullins’ books on Amazon. He will be at this year's Union/conference.

05/26/2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19th for Vardy Fest! The Melungeon Heritage Association will be there! Hope to see ya’ll there!

IT’S OFFICIAL! Vardy Fest is going to be happening on September 19th this year!

If you are interested in being a vendor or speaker please fill out our interest form!

https://vardymuseum.org/events/vardy_fest/vendor_interest/

05/24/2026

Episode 8 of Season 6 of the Melungeon Voices podcast is now available to watch on our YouTube channel, as well as to listen to on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast platform you prefer! Links are below for the YouTube channel and Apple Podcasts!

https://www.youtube.com/live/x9AzNK4VGho?si=AbD2XLIdqepjEmOt

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melungeon-voices/id1517233900?i=1000768953429

Our guest for Episode 8 is Dr. Matthew Crosston. He will be sharing stories with us about his Melungeon ancestor, Gustavus Adolphus "Dolphin" Crosston, who f...

05/22/2026

Check out the dates for Front Porch pickin in Vardy Valley!

Join us May 30th from 6-8 PM for a porch pickin' on Mahalas porch! Everyone welcome to join in!

Food will available. Bring your chairs & coolers and come hang out!

Can't make it next weekend? Check out the other dates!

05/20/2026

Episode 8 of Season 6 of the Melungeon Voices podcast debuts tonight at 6:30 pm on our YouTube channel here at this link: https://www.youtube.com//streams. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on Season 6 of the podcast and to be notified of the next release date and time.
Our guest for Episode 8 is Dr. Matthew Crosston. He will be sharing stories with us about his Melungeon ancestor, Gustavus Adolphus "Dolphin" Crosston, who fought at Valley Forge alongside General George Washington. We will also discuss the "One Drop Rule" and the implications that came with being of mixed ancestry.
Dr. Matthew Crosston is the Director of Academic Transformation and Chief Institutional Lead of Online Programs at Bowie State University. He specializes in international security, intelligence studies, global leadership and policy change, and equity/justice workshops. He is an acclaimed author and international speaker who consults with governments, media organizations, and academic institutions on a range of issues, including peace mediation, irregular warfare, intelligence dilemmas, and educational innovation.

05/13/2026

Episode 8 of Season 6 of the Melungeon Voices podcast will debut a week from today, on Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:30 pm on our YouTube channel here at this link: https://www.youtube.com//streams. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on Season 6 of the podcast and to be notified of the next release date and time.
Our guest for Episode 8 is Dr. Matthew Crosston. He will be sharing stories with us about his Melungeon ancestor, Gustavus Adolphus "Dolphin" Crosston, who fought at Valley Forge alongside General George Washington. We will also discuss the "One Drop Rule" and the implications that came with being of mixed ancestry.
Dr. Matthew Crosston is the Director of Academic Transformation and Assistant Vice-President of Online Programs at Bowie State University. He specializes in international security, intelligence studies, global leadership and policy change, and equity/justice workshops. He is an acclaimed author and international speaker who consults with governments, media organizations, and academic institutions on a range of issues, including peace mediation, irregular warfare, intelligence dilemmas, and educational innovation.