The Ghost of Nathan Hale
In the restless days of 1776, when the dream of American independence was still uncertain, a young man named Nathan Hale walked quietly through
The Phantom Bell of Independence Hall: American Folktale of Patriotism and Spirit
In the heart of Philadelphia stands Independence Hall, a place where the dreams of a young nation were first spoken into being. Its brick
The Two Friends and the Gourd: An African-American Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Greed and Humility
Long ago, when the pinewoods of the Carolina coast still whispered with stories and the moss hung heavy from the cypress trees, two men
Nimerigar:The Mountain legend
Long ago, when the plains of Wyoming and the rugged mountains of Colorado were wild and untamed, before the wagon trails scarred the earth
The Groundhog’s Shadow: Pennsylvania Folktale
In the rolling hills and farmlands of Pennsylvania, where the winters were long and cold, the early German settlers brought with them old folklore
The Talking Skull: An African-American Folktale That Teaches Lessons on the Dangers of Talking Too Much
Long ago, when the world was quieter and the forests of the American South still whispered the voices of Africa’s old stories, a traveler
The Corn Mother’s Gift: Cherokee Folktale
Long ago, before the world knew the sweetness of corn, the Cherokee people lived on roots, nuts, and wild berries. They wandered the forests
The Ghostly March at Gettysburg
In the quiet hours before dawn, when mist curls low over the fields of Gettysburg, the air seems to hold its breath. The grass
Why the Alligator’s Back Is Rough: A Gullah Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Pride and Humility
Long ago, when the world was still soft and young, the creatures of the Georgia marshlands lived in harmony under the wide Southern sun.
The Cannibal Demon Átahsaia
The wind howled across the red canyons of Zuni land, carrying with it the dry whisper of stories told around sacred fires stories passed
