It is our conviction that by researching our local history and ancestors, we will maintain family cohesion that is so necessary to providing security and self esteem which are vital to us as developing young adults. We are dedicated to the principle that the family is truly the foundation of America and that genealogy is the slim thread that binds us to our history and our future ...
This was a pilot project which evolved from our Appalachian studies class. We wanted to do something special to celebrate being alive to see the year 2000. We involved many people in our project and would like to thank them all .Most importantly, we'd like to thank our families for having the patience to help us with our research, provide unlimited stories , photographs , cameras,video equipment, transportation,money for postage and phone calls. We haven't forgotten you.
Also, we'd like to give a special thanks to Peggy Adkins,Harts High School principal, for making it possible for us to acquire a book binding machine and for encouraging us in our efforts.
In addition, we would like to thank The Educational Alliance for supplying us with funds toward the completion of the first phase of our project (1999-2000 school term) and to Our Town USA for selecting our project as a 2nd place winner in their sweepstakes this year(2000-2001).
Lastly, we'd like to thank all our long distance internet volunteers . You have provided the secure internet access we needed to explore, encouragement, and support for our efforts. We also need to thank all the folks who send us information and pictures to use for our site and mostly for the words that encouraged and guided us along our way.
