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Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies, Mars Hill University
2023 In These Mountains - Project Grants
Recipient Information
Location
Mars Hill, North Carolina
Project Title
The Bobby McMillon Legacy Project
Year of Award
2023
Grant or Fellowship
In These Mountains - Project Grants
Grant Amount
$10,000
Mars Hill University’s Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies will work with traditional musicians to establishthe Bobby McMillon Legacy Project, a multi-dimensional project centered around McMillon’s vast collection ofAppalachian songs, ballads, stories, and folklore. The project will include the creation of an accessible digitalcollection, artist residencies, a podcast, substantive student involvement, and community performances.