At the heart of the Beyond 1842 Project are the voices of our community. This collection of video interviews captures the stories, memories, and lived experiences of people from across McDowell County.
Each interview offers a personal glimpse into the past, what life was like growing up here, the traditions that shaped families and neighborhoods, and the moments that define our shared history. These stories preserve perspectives that might otherwise be lost, creating a living archive for future generations.
As the project grows, this page will evolve to include an interactive map, allowing visitors to explore interviews by location. For now, we invite you to watch, listen, and connect with the people who make our community what it is.
Each interview offers a personal glimpse into the past, what life was like growing up here, the traditions that shaped families and neighborhoods, and the moments that define our shared history. These stories preserve perspectives that might otherwise be lost, creating a living archive for future generations.
As the project grows, this page will evolve to include an interactive map, allowing visitors to explore interviews by location. For now, we invite you to watch, listen, and connect with the people who make our community what it is.
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My name is Billy William Houston. I was born November 4th, 1936 in McDowell County at home.
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Clarence Holland. Where and when I was born? I was born in McDowell County in 1924.
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Mark Goodson. I was born in Marion, at the Marion General Hospital in 1962. May of 1962.
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Julia Nunnally Duncan. Well, I was born at Marion General Hospital in Marion on April 16th, 1956.
Steve Duncan. I was born in the same place on September the 4th, 1954. |
