Forgotten American Folklore

The Millerites and the End of the World

One day I casually googled 'American End of the World Prophets' and discovered the Millerites and the several religious movements that came of them.  Today a dive down the end of the world rabbit hole.   Questions of comments?  Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

Crazy Horse

The Lakota chief who would lead his people through Little Big Horn and the end of their freedom on the plains.

Up Through the Keyhole- a Missouri Folktale

The story of a boy drawn into a family of witches- and how simple pranks can go wrong fast.   Feedback?  Fafolklore@gmail.com

The Reno Gang

The story of an early American criminal gang- the gang that wrote the book on how to rob a train.   Questions?  Comments?  Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

Soapy Smith

Jefferson Randolph 'Soapy' Smith was a colorful character, a grifter. a confidence man, and the king of the town of Skagway, Alaska during the gold rush.  This guy lived an intersting life.   Comments or questions?  Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com