Appalachian Storyteller Guest Performance: Lounicia Hughett

Park Event · Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area · Oct 21, 2026 · 11:45 AM–12:15 PM

Gather 'round--Appalachian tales come to life with a special guest storyteller at Blue Heron! Join us at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky on Wednesday, October 21, for another storytelling performance with local storyteller, Lounicia Hughett! She'll be sharing stories at 11:45 AM ET, lasting about 30 minutes. Come be a part of a tradition passed down through generations on the Cumberland Plateau!

Lounicia Hughett

Lounicia Hughett is a long-time educator, having 30+ years in the classroom and has always been interested in literature and folk tales. She became interested in being a storyteller during her service as Teacher Ranger at Big South Fork. Since that time, she has performed at several storytelling events at Big South Fork and other venues.

Lounicia is married to Rev. Don Hughett and is active in the church where he is pastor. They have 3 grown children, Micah, Jordan, and Jacob, who are all in the education field in some capacity. Lounicia also enjoys her role as grandmother to three amazing grandkids.

Lounicia loves to tell folk tales and stories that have been passed down through her family. She encourages everyone to be a storyteller and keep oral traditions alive.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).