Tales from the Hearth Podcast Alisha C. Taylor

Have you ever heard of the tales of an Appalachian moonshiner and outlaw who was shot many times and still lived to be put on trial? How about a moonshiner who was pardoned by a U.S. president, then hired to run a federal distillery? Join us for today’s episode on the legend of the outlaw Lewis Redmond. 

Have you ever thought, “Dealing with my house is so overwhelming, that maybe I should just burn it down”? Today’s featured lady did just that when she found her home filled with enemy soldiers. Join us for today’s episode on South Carolina Patriot Rebecca Brewton Motte. 

Did you hear about an African American folk musician who was invited to play in multiple presidential inaugurations in a time when this was considered unacceptable? How about a man who influenced many generations through his blues and folk songs? Join us for today’s episode on the remarkable feats of South Carolinian Josh White.

Did you hear about the female chief of the wealthy kingdom of Cofitachequi located in South Carolina? She defied Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto as he tried to rip apart her kingdom in search of riches. Join us for today’s episode on the Lady Chief of Cofitachequi.

Have you ever heard of the legend about a woman who fell in love with her family’s greatest enemy? How about the legend of a woman who walked underneath the water to be reunited with her lost lover? Join us for today’s episode on the legend of Jocassee.  

Did you hear of a legend about a woman who rode 96 miles to warn her lover of a surprise attack upon his town? How about the legend of a woman who leapt nearly 100 feet from a waterfall—and lived? Join us for today’s episode on the legend of Issaqueena Falls, South Carolina.