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New Archives of Appalachia exhibit preserves the history of canning
September 23, 2026
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:

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New Archives of Appalachia exhibit preserves the history of canning

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There is a particular satisfaction in hearing the "pop" of a canning jar sealing.

For generations of Appalachian families, that sound has meant food put away for another day -green beans, tomatoes, chow-chow, pumpkin butter and countless other foods pre . . .

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