Despite being young and just out of college, Berea craftsman Justin Burton has dedicated himself to the preservation of Appalachian arts and crafts, specifically in the form of broom making. Burton, ...

Growing up just outside of rural Berea, Kentucky, I was spoiled from a young age by the proliferation of beautifully crafted, functional housewares that graced store windows and lined neighbors’ ...

Berea College’s broomcraft program carries on an American craft tradition that’s rarely practiced today Liz Logan - Contributing Writer The brooms that are made at Berea College, in the Appalachian ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Friday, people will have a chance to learn about a significant part of the Appalachian culture — traditional broom-making. The Marble Springs State Historic Site will host an ...