<p>The story behind a folk ballad sung every year in Pennsylvania, commemorating the executiuon of twenty four year old Susanna Cox.</p>

The story behind a folk ballad sung every year in Pennsylvania, commemorating the executiuon of twenty four year old Susanna Cox.

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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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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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