Tsul 'Kalu (the Slant-Eyed or Sloping Giant) is a legendary figure in Cherokee Folklore who plays the role of "the great lord of the game", because the Cherokee would blame him for hunting everything. Some also believe Tsul 'Kalu to be the Cherokee version of Sasquatch or Bigfoot because he seems to share several physical and behavioral traits with the creature.
The Wampus cat (or "cattywampus") is a fearsome, cat-like cryptid from Appalachian folklore and Cherokee legend, often described as a six-legged, shadowy, or half-human, half-panther creature with glowing green/yellow eyes. Known for chilling screams and destroying livestock, it is largely considered a cautionary tale or "boogeyman" figure that has occasionally caused, and often been associated with, mass hysteria or sightings.
A spatial record representing the 128-mile heavy rail system serving the D.C. area, documented here as the primary habitat and hunting ground of the "Metro Monster." The record covers the system's deep-level vaulted stations and subterranean transit corridors.
The wendigo is a cryptid from Native American folklore reportedly found in the Northern United States and Canada. It is typically described as an tall, emaciated, human-like creature with gaunt, pale skin and is associated with winter famine and cannibalism. "The wendigo is a personification of the ice and hunger, cold and death, despondence and desperation that rime the winter wastelands of North America."
Wander through eerie indoor and outdoor spaces where ocean legends come alive. This limited-time experience blends Halloween thrills with maritime lore for all ages. Brave adults and older kids can join a haunting guided tour through the Museum’s shadowy corners. The town of Greenmanville has been overtaken—infested by creatures of the deep.
