Category: Legends

Refined by: (Author) Meg Nicholas

A flying saucer, built out of metal screens, domes and rods, sits outside of the State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia.

“And a fire come out at night”: UFOs, space exploration and folklife

July 2, 2024

Inspired by an annual re-watch of the alien invasion film "Independence Day," Folklife Specialist Meg Nicholas takes readers on a journey through some of the UFO-related stories found in the American Folklife Center's archives.

Posted in: Beliefs, Collection Highlight, Legends

Large footprint impressions create a path through mud.

On the trail of Bigfoot in the Library of Congress

May 3, 2024

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

Bigfoot, a legendary creature known for its shyness and ability to blend in with its surroundings, can be found in the American Folklife Center and several other special collections throughout the Library of Congress.

Posted in: Beliefs, Caught My Eye, Legends

Refined by: (Author) Meg Nicholas