Videos Melungeon: Appalachia's Lost Tribe Scott Admin posted on 2 years ago — updated on 1 second ago 164 views For centuries the Melungeon people of Appalachia believed they were of Portuguese descent. Turns out, their direct lineage is more African than anything else. history appalachia Melungeon Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".
