FoCH Songs for Crowell/Hilaka

For the Original Wetlands – The Rattlin’ Bog

For the Fur Traders of the NativeTribes - Beaver Call

For Benjamin & Mary Oviatt - Buttermilk Hill

For Fanny Oviatt, pioneer - Wishy Washy Washerwoman

For the Underground Railroad - I’m On My Way

For Mason Oviatt & the California Gold Rush - Clementine

For John Brown - Battle Hymn of the Republic

For Ruth Oviatt Freeman & the Union Soldiers - The Cruel War is Raging

For the Gang of Counterfeiters - Erie Canal & Wild Rover

For the Millwheel - Proud Mary

For the Dance Hall - Queen Mary

For the Cleveland Council’s New Camp in 1937 - the Camp Julia Crowell Song

For the Little Princesses crowned in 1937 - The Princess Pat

 

I found a website that ties folksongs to the times / events when they originated. It provides the lyrics and a brief history, while playing the tune. www.contemplator.com/america/