An African-American lawman out west, and possibly the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.
 
We'd love to hear from you at FAFolklore@gmail.com

An African-American lawman out west, and possibly the inspiration for The Lone Ranger. We'd love to hear from you at FAFolklore@gmail.com

An African-American lawman out west, and possibly the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.
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We'd love to hear from you at FAFolklore@gmail.com

Bass Reeves: A Western Lawman (Maybe the inspiration for The Lone Ranger)

Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American.  We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America.  Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here.  From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.

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Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here. From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.

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Bass Reeves: A Western Lawman (Maybe the inspiration for The Lone Ranger)

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