Oklahoma became the forty-sixth state on November 16, 1907, but its story began long before there was an Oklahoma Territory, an Indian Territory, or even a United States. Native peoples lived...
Category - American Folklore
American Folklore in Oregon
The Spanish, French, and British quarreled over this territory, before it became an American state. It has some intriguing folklore. Here are some of the highlights of it.
American Folklore in South Dakota
South Dakota is a large state with a small population. Being mostly rural, there are a lot of wide, open spaces there, as well as heavily forested ones. Its long history with Native Americans, and...
American Folklore in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the original thirteen British colonies in North America. It has been home to Native Americans, Quakers, the Amish, Mennonites, and Dutch, Swedish, and English settlers. Its...
American Folklore in South Carolina
South Carolina is one of the original thirteen British colonies in North America. It was explored by the Spanish and French in the 1500’s, settled by the British in the 1600s, and was home to Native...
American Folklore in Rhode Island
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...
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...