Folk Heroes

Paul Revere was a folk hero of the War of Independence. He is best known for a late-night horseback ride he took. Learn more in Paul Revere, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.

Annie Oakley showed audiences from around the world that she could shoot almost anything. She was one of the most respected and talented sharpshooters in history. Learn more in Annie Oakley, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series

Legend says that General George Washington asked Betsy Ross to make the country's first official flag. This is why she is sometimes called the "Mother of America's Flag." Learn more in Betsy Ross, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.

Pocahontas was the daughter of a powerful Native American chief. She helped keep peace between the Native Americans and settlers from Europe. Learn more in Pocahontas, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.

In his own special way, Johnny Appleseed helped the development of America by planting thousands of apple trees. These apple trees provided early settlers with food to eat. Learn more in Johnny Appleseed, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.

Davy Crockett was a popular American frontiersman. People told wild stories about his strength and skills. Some of these stories became legends. Learn more in Davy Crockett, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.