Falsehoods, Fibs, Fairytales & Fables
How do myths help us understand our history?
​​​In our class, we'll be exploring the amazing legends and traditional tales from across the continent of North America, including the cultures of Indigenous peoples, European settlers, and African Americans, as we dive into uncovering the facts and fallacies that established individuals, events, and landmarks, that are woven into the tapestry of our nation's narratives.
Join Us as We Explore Our Histories
How can uncovering overlooked narratives help to reveal real connections?
African American Oral Histories
Sharing songs and storytelling helped African Americans preserve their history, maintain communities, and uphold their identities. What happened to their many forgotten stories and how can we bring them back to life?
Frontier Folklore
Step into the world of frontier legends and explore the stories of pioneers, outlaws, and the Wild West. In our class we dive deeper to uncover the underlying reasons why certain men are romanticized in stories and songs, creating heroes and whitewashing over faults and atrocities.
Indigenous Myths
Explore the diverse range of Indigenous American folklore and learn about the valuable insights it provides into their history, culture, and traditions.
