The Carter Family Fold is a site dedicated to the preservation and performance of old time country and folk music. As the name suggests, it honors the Carter family: A.P., Sara, and Maybelle. Old-time music (or old-timey music) is a form of North American folk music, with roots in the folk music of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Africa. ... It has been suggested that Folkies be merged into this article or section. ... A.P. Carter (December 15, 1891 - November 7, 1960) was an American Country music musician. ... Sara Carter (July 21, 1898 – January 8, 1979) was an American Country music musician. ... Maybelle Carter (May 10, 1909 – October 23, 1978) was an American Country music musician. ...

The Carter Family Fold is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of traditional mountain and folk music through weekly concerts. To stay true to the music, no electric instruments are allowed. Dancing, specifically Applachian clogging, is a weekly occurance. It has been suggested that Folkies be merged into this article or section. ... Clogging is a traditional type of percussive folk dance which is common in the Appalachian Region of the United States, associated with the predecessor to bluegrass - old time music which is based on Irish and Scots-Irish fiddle tunes. ...

The Carter Family Fold is located in the Poor Valley region of Virgina, at the foot of Clinch Mountain. Formally it is part of Hiltons Virginia because Maces Springs, the homeplace of the Carter Family, no longer has a post office. Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... Maces Springs is a small settlement on Route 614, a spur off Route 421 that cuts through Poor Valley, in Scott County, Virginia. ...

External links

Official Carter Family Fold Website

PBS special on the Carter Family

Walk the Line Drive the Road - Virginia's Heritage Music Trail