Americans know Ohio native Eddie Rickenbacker as a World War I hero. He was the ace fighter pilot of the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron who personally shot down 26 enemy aircrafts. He received the Medal of Honor and many other decorations for bravery and [...]
#1 The Frontiersmen, Allan W. Eckert #2 The Beatinest Boy, Jesse Stuart #3 The Conquerors, Allan W. Eckert #4 Wilderness Empire, Allan W. Eckert #5 The Wilderness War, Allan W. Eckert
#1 The Frontiersmen, Allan W. Eckert #2 Wilderness Empire, Allan W. Eckert #3 The Thread That Runs So True, Jesse Stuart #4 The Wilderness War, Allan W. Eckert #5 (tie) Blue Jacket: War Chief of the Shawnees, Allan W. Eckert #5 (tie) A Penny’s [...]
ASHLAND, Ky. — In 2019, the Jesse Stuart Foundation published True Christmas Stories From the Heart of Appalachia, a book that captures the spirit of Christmas in 43 stories by 39 authors. Thirty-five of the stories are from Kentucky and the others are from [...]
#1 The Frontiersmen, Allan W. Eckert #2 (tie) Strength From the Hills, Jesse Stuart #2 (tie) Wilderness Empire, Allan W. Eckert #3 The Thread That Runs So True, Jesse Stuart #4 Growing Up in the Last Small Town, Bob Barnett #5 Kentucky Frontiersmen, Joseph [...]
ASHLAND, Ky. — The Regional Readers book group plans to meet on Tuesday, November 24 in the JSF Conference Room. Coffee and conversation at 2:00 pm; book discussion at 2:30 pm. We will practice social distancing and wear masks. The November selection is The [...]
Dear Friends of the JSF: Welcome to the JSF’s newly revised website! First launched more than 20 years ago, the website has valuable information about the work of the Foundation and serves as a storefront for selling JSF Books and other inventory items. [...]
Historically, the people of Appalachia have played a major role in fighting for and defending America’s freedoms. From colonial times to our current war against terrorism, Appalachian men and women have been at the forefront of battle. Soldiering was easy for Appalachian people because [...]
By Ashland Alliance ASHLAND, KY — Good books make good readers! The Jesse Stuart Foundation encourages businesses and local business leaders to promote reading. This holiday season, give the gift of reading! Few cities and towns in America can boast of a publishing [...]
