Loyal Jones Appalachian Center

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Loyal Jones Appalachian Center

Building upon a rich and diverse cultural heritage

The Loyal Jones Appalachian Center strives to support Berea College's Eighth Commitment:

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To engage Appalachian communities, families, and students in partnership for mutual learning, growth, and service.

Berea College, Eighth Great Commitment

We do this by...

Teaching students, staff, faculty, and the general public about Appalachia

Providing support to students from Appalachian counties

Providing support and creating opportunities for travel across Appalachia

Identifying and creating ways to serve the region

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The Gallery

The Loyal Jones Appalachian Center Gallery is a great place to start your quest to learn or teach about Appalachia. The Gallery is a quickly transformable multi-functional space serving as a visitor center, classroom, exhibition space, student hangout, theater, and performance hall.

The Gallery is open to public visitors on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but may be closed without notice for use by courses, special events, or on Berea College holidays. The exhibits are self-guided, but facilated visits are available to groups and classes. To plan your visit you may email Heather Dent at denth@berea.edu or call 859-985-3140. You can also sign up for our monthly newsletter The Gravy Infusion to stay up to date on upcoming events and opportunities.

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