The Melungeons: The Pioneers of the Interior Southeastern United States 1526-1997
The heritage of the Melungeons, descendants of 16th century Spanish/Portuguese settlers in the Southeastern United States, embodies the struggle for e…
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Melungeons: The Last Lost Tribe in America
Most of us probably think of America as being settled by British, Protestant colonists who fought the Indians, tamed the wilderness, and brought "demo…
The Melungeons: The Resurrection of a Proud People
As early as 1654, English and French explorers in the southern Appalachians reported seeing dark-skinned, brown- and blue-eyed, and European-featured …