OUR MISSION
Educate and Preserve
To educate and preserve the Hatfield-McCoy family history of the famous blood feud while promoting peace and showing the world it is possible to love beyond our differences.
OUR VISION
Growing Legacy and Tourism
The Hatfield-McCoy name carries deep historical significance throughout the Appalachian Mountains. The Foundation seeks to use that legacy to help support local economies, encourage tourism, and create opportunities rooted in history, education, and preservation.
THE FOUNDATION
History With Purpose
The Hatfields and McCoys Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving not only family heritage, but also the rich culture of Appalachia. Through education, storytelling, historic preservation, and community engagement, the Foundation works to honor the past while sharing a message of peace, inclusion, acceptance, and togetherness.
PRESERVING
THE LEGACY
The Foundation’s long-term goal is to help preserve important Hatfield McCoy family sites and properties, encourage recognition of historic landmarks, and keep these stories alive for years to come. By protecting meaningful places and sharing their significance, the Foundation helps connect regional history to future generations. Creating a once-in-a-lifetime historic experience for every visitor.