A far eastern Kentucky organization known for capturing Appalachian culture and then dispersing information through video, audio, and theater is trying to determine what’s next regarding a permanent home.
Appalshop’s Whitesburg building suffered extensive damage during the floods in the summer of 2022. Appalshop leaders recently closed on the acquisition of property in Jenkins about 20 minutes away. Appalshop Operations Director Roger May said a move is not a given, but staying would mean extensive work on a building not only in the floodplain but also in a floodway. May noted they’re waiting to hear back from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
