Local Legends: New England

Local Legends: New England

By Kyle NewtonHistory
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Local Legends: New England episodes

  • The Legend Of Lake Winnipesaukee Part 1
    Welcome to a new season of Local Legends: New England! I'm kicking off this season with The Legend Of Lake Winnipesaukee! A touching, native story about overcoming creed and tribal honor in the name of love. But is this a story of mourning, or happily ever after? Guess you'll have to listen and find out!
    26 min
  • The Pemigewasset Legend Of 'The Great Stone Face'
    Today I am posting a story fr the legends of the Pemigewasset people, about the New Hampshire iconic emblem 'The Old Man Of The Mountain'. I will also be posting more Native American Legends about New England as my stance to stand with people of color. We are in trying times and need to remember we all want a safe community, so let's work together to build it.
    9 min
  • A Closer Look at The Shelburne Witch!
    Tonight's episode focuses on separating fact from fiction in the curious Legend of Shelburne New Hampshire's own witch! Who was she? Why did the town dislike her? Is she the ghost that wanders the trails? Guess you'll have to listen to it and find out!
    18 min
  • The Legend Of Shelburne's Witch
    A small town stands divided on the opinions of a woman and if she deals in black magic, or is simply healing the sick. Discover how a small settlement dealt with this new-comer back in 1692... Also make sure you comment to let me know what you thought of this episode in comparison to last!
    20 min
  • Local Legends: Uncovered
    Earlier this week, you listened to the 'The Curious Legend Of Peter Poor,' now listen to how the legend began and how it still lingers in one particular town in New Hampshire. Separate fact from fiction, or get encouraged to find out for yourself what exactly happened to dear Mister Peter Poor...was it New England's own big foot...or something else?
    17 min

About Local Legends: New England

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Hello there, and welcome to the Local Legends Podcast, where you’ll hear about legends that’ve become part of the culture across New England. You’ll hear about ghosts, witches, and cursed yankees. We’ll also explore any other Local Legend in those small, colonial towns you drive through, discovering a few curses that some people believe still linger through their streets…