Mast General Store Blog

What an honor! A gathering of friends and family to witness the commitment of two people to each other is an important event to celebrate. In addition to finding the...

Christmas in the Appalachian Mountains was more centered on family and the simple gifts of friends, food, and long-held traditions. We leafed through wallpaper books filled with packing lists and receipts...

While the actual history of the Mast General Store's pot-bellied stove is enrobed in its own smoky haze, there’s enough there that can be confirmed to share.

It’s difficult to believe, but it’s back-to-school time already. We know back-to-school shopping is going to be particularly difficult this year because of shortages, but this is a time to think...

Earth Day 2021 marks the 51st observance of this day set aside to reflect upon our home planet. April 22 was originally selected as the date to invite student participation. It...

Five weeks of winter in the books and seven more to go. Longer nights, cold temperatures, and gray days all figure into a general feeling of sadness and depression. But,...