he members of HON 2515-106, Interrogating Antebellum Slavery in Appalachia, a course offered Spring semester, 2023 through the Honors College of Appalachian State University, authored the fictional narratives presented in this document. The authors are as follows:

Dr. Leslie McKesson, Instructor

Scout Green Audrey Hill Jae Hollifield

Celia Merrifield Aiden Turner Stevie Watson

The authors extend grateful recognition to the following individuals for their participation and contributions to this project:

Joseph Avery Dr. Marcelo Aranda Scott Coley

Jimmy Furr Mary Lou Furr Charles Gibson

Larry Griffin Rebecca Heacock Mary Charlotte Safford

Naomi Logan Smith Beth Spahn Shaquana Suggs

Rosalind Lenoir Zachary The Historic Burke Foundation

We also extend very special thanks to Dr. Beth Davison, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies and Co-director of University Documentary Film Services at Appalachian State University, for her invaluable contributions to the learning community and to this work.