One of the coolest museum exhibits I've ever seen — you line up the window with the outside to see how the Matewan Massacre unfolded, right in front of where you're standing. Located at the incredible Mine Wars Museum in Matewan.
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Sid Hatfield was the chief of police in Matewan. The day of the Battle of Matewan, he attempted to stop the Baldwin-Felts agents from conducting evictions on miners' families after the miners went on strike. He was gunned down on the steps of the McDowell County Courthouse with his deputy, Ed Chambers, on August 1, 1921.
This is Ed Chambers, who was involved in the Matewan Shootout. He was gunned down at age 22 on the steps of the McDowell County Court House after being found not guilty by Baldwin-Felts agents. It is by complete coincidence that he has the same name as Eddy Chambers, Levi's brother in Blue Ridge Hunting.
Behind me is the exact spot where the Matewan shootout occurred.
This sign is the only thing keeping you from walking across the tracks.
These are the actual bullet holes from the 1920 shootout.
Plaque outside of UMWA Local 1440 in Matewan.
There is always community to be found in the hollers here.
Looking down Mate St.
The town is partially surrounded by a flood wall built in the 90s after the tug fork experienced multiple catastrophic floods in the 20th century.
The bridge over Tug Fork connecting Matewan to Kentucky.
These stairs will take you down from the flood wall to the bank of the Tug Fork.
Building stands across the railroad in Matewan.
This is the former Matewan train station. It was restored and is now a museum.
Amazingly, the train station had an old payroll book from a coal company on display, and I found the name of another Blue Ridge Hunting main character!
View of Matewan from the train station.
On my way out of Matewan, I stopped at the Devil Anse Hatfield Homeplace, which is now a cute roadside museum run by the descendants of Devil Anse Hatfield.
A love letter to Appalachia
My name is Jade Meadows, and just over
three years ago I began work on Blue Ridge Hunting, a co-op horror game
set in Appalachia. Shortly after starting development, I began my transition, and moved to
southwestern Virginia to focus on Blue Ridge Hunting full-time.
Since moving to Virginia, I've driven thousands of miles through rural Appalachia. I've listened
to folks recount old family stories, traveled underground into forgotten coal mines, and sat
suspended underneath the New River Gorge Bridge. These experiences and adventures inspired the
Appalachia depicted in Blue Ridge Hunting. This game is a love letter to the region that was
my home during a difficult time in my life, and an exploration of its history, people, and painful
scars of the past.
This photo gallery documents my travels through the Blue Ridge as I explore the many real-world
locations that will be available for you to experience. I will be updating the gallery periodically
with new locations—you can follow me on Bluesky to stay up-to-date.
I hope you enjoy.
Jade Meadows
Co-op Appalachian Cryptid Hunting
Blue Ridge Hunting is an online co-op
horror game. You and up to 4 friends will investigate, document, and hunt cryptids in the
Appalachian Mountains of eastern America. Based on real sightings, phenomena, and legends
from the region.
Join the Appalachian Investigation Group, and utilize various tools and items to collect evidence
and track down creatures. Get paid for successful hunts, and use your money to invest in new
equipment. Creatures are always listening and looking; utilize proximity voice chat and your
radio for communication, but be careful not to attract too much attention...
