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Fiddler Gerry Milnes and his son Jesse performed these old-time tunes on Shaver's Fork of Cheat River, Randolph County, in May 2026.
It was part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Fiddle/Speaker: Gerry Milnes
Guitar: Jesse Milnes
Filmmaker: Clara Haizlett
Project Support: Federation of State Humanities Councils
Project Directors: Dr. Jennie S. Williams and Stan Bumgardner
Assistant Editor: Olivia Nestor
On-Site Photographer: Michael Keller
This Exhibit has 10 Sections