Next month, Cincinnati will host the, sponsored by the . Nearly 40 percent of the population in our region is of Appalachian descent.
Joining us from the Appalachian Community Coalition to discuss Greater Cincinnati's Appalachian heritage and the upcoming conference are Coalition core members Nancy Laird, Mike Maloney and , who was named in 2016; and Coalition volunteer, writer and Owner of, Elissa Yancey.
The Annual Appalachian Studies Association Conference takes place downtown Cincinnati from April 5 through 8. For more information and the conference program,.
Saturday, April 7, is Community Day at the conference. Greater Cincinnati residents are offered free attendance to all Saturday daytime activities. For information and to register for the free Community Day, .