Rhode Island was an original British colony in North America, and the last colony to ratify the new US Constitution, making it the thirteenth official state. It may be the smallest state in size, but...
Category - American Folklore
American Folklore in Tennessee
Tennessee has had a long history of human habitation, going back at least 12,000 years. Most of that history is unknown, lost to the mists of time. However, plenty of its more recent history has been...
American Folklore in Utah
Utah came to the attention of European explorers late in the exploration game in North America. No European was interested in settling there until the 1800s because of its desert climate, though it...
American Folklore in Vermont
Vermont was the first state to join the union that was not one of the original thirteen colonies. It has a history of human habitation going back thousands of years with Native American tribes, plus...
American Folklore in Virginia
Virginia has a long history of human habitation, going back thousands of years. It was also the location of the first permanent British settlement in North America and was one of the original...
The Strange History of U.S. Patent 6506148 B2
Imagine sitting quietly at your desk, watching your favorite TV show or browsing a genealogy archive late at night. You’re alone—or at least you think you are. But what if the screen in front of you...
Spanish Moss: Tangled in History, Legend, and Everyday Life
You've probably seen it if you’ve ever driven down a sleepy road in the American South—maybe through Georgia, Louisiana, or northern Florida. Long, ghostly strands of gray-green threads dangle from...
The Bigfoot Phenomenon: America’s Love Affair with the Unseen
For decades, a mysterious creature known as Bigfoot has captivated Americans, sparking countless sightings, documentaries, and even scientific expeditions. What began as local folklore in the forests...
The 1890s Alien Gravesite: A Curious Tale from Aurora Cemetery, Texas
Tucked away in the peaceful little town of Aurora, Texas, lies a cemetery that might seem like any other small-town burial ground—quiet, modest, with headstones weathered by time. But there’s...
The Haunting Trial of Zona Heaster Shue
Discover the captivating tale of Zona Heaster Shue, whose mysterious death led to an extraordinary trial. This story weaves together elements of love, betrayal, and a ghostly visitation, ultimately...
Folklore in Washington
Washington is a state in the northwest of the United States, and it has a long history of human habitation. One of the oldest human skeletons in North America was found there. Europeans are not known...
Exploring the Rich Folklore in Wyoming
Wyoming is a very large state, land-wise, but is the least populous people-wise in the United States. It has many fascinating geographical structures and a long history of Native American habitation...
Lover’s Leap: A Tale of Tragedy and Legend
Explore the tragic history of Lover's Leap in Hannibal, where two Native American lovers defied their tribes and leaped into the river below. Learn the historical significance of this North American...
American Folklore: West Virginia
West Virginia used to be part of Virginia, but its unique geography and culture made it an ideal candidate to be its own state. It received this gift in 1863, and has been the epitome of rural...
American Folklore: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the nation’s capital city, and it has some truly intriguing folklore that goes along with it. From the supernatural to conspiracy theories involving everything from the Illuminati...