In the foreground, portraits of authors Thomas White and Patty Wilson are displayed with their biographies, while the background features a dark, misty scene with a full moon and a spooky house, all under the title "Witches & Folklore of Pennsylvania."

Bedford Heritage Trust

General Admission

TWO AUTHORS. TWO PRESENTATIONS.Pennsylvania&rsquo;s History &amp; Appalachian FolkloreJoin Fort Bedford Museum for a special evening featuring two accomplished Pennsylvania authors as they explore the fascinating history, legends, traditions, and supernatural beliefs that have shaped our region. THOMAS WHITEThe History of Witches in Pennsylvania Author, historian, and folklorist Thomas White will explore the fascinating history of witches and accusations of witchcraft in Pennsylvania. Discover the state&rsquo;s only official witch trial, early European beliefs brought to Pennsylvania, stories of accused witches, folk magic, powwowers, hex doctors, curses, and the ways these traditions became part of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s history. White is the University Archivist and Curator of Special Collections at Duquesne University and an adjunct professor of history at Duquesne University and La Roche University. He is the author of 11 books focusing on Pennsylvania history, folklore, and supernatural beliefs. PATTY WILSONAppalachian Folklore Known as the &ldquo;Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania,&rdquo; Patty Wilson has spent more than 30 years as a paranormal investigator and has written more than 30 books exploring Pennsylvania&rsquo;s folklore, legends, folk medicine, and supernatural traditions.Wilson will take you into the fascinating world of Appalachian folklore, exploring the stories and traditions of the Allegheny Mountains. Hear tales of ghosts, monsters, giants, mysterious creatures, Native American legends, folk medicine, superstition, and magic, while discovering how a unique Appalachian culture developed through generations of storytelling and tradition. 🎟️ EVENT DETAILSAdmission: $10 per person Only 35 seats available! First come, first served. Tickets must be purchased through Zeffy.com. Tickets will not be reserved or held, and once all 35 seats are sold, no additional tickets will be available.QUESTIONS?📞 814-624-9211 📧 <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:fortbedfordmuseum@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">fortbedfordmuseum@gmail.com</a> ONE EVENING &bull; TWO AUTHORS &bull; TWO FASCINATING PRESENTATIONSCome explore Pennsylvania&rsquo;s strange and fascinating past through the eyes of two authors who have dedicated their careers to documenting the stories, beliefs, and traditions of the Keystone State.

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TWO AUTHORS. TWO PRESENTATIONS.Pennsylvania’s History &amp; Appalachian FolkloreJoin Fort Bedford Museum for a special evening featuring two accomplished Pennsylvania authors as they explore the fascinating history, legends, traditions, and supernatural beliefs that have shaped our region. THOMAS WHITEThe History of Witches in Pennsylvania Author, historian, and folklorist Thomas White will explore the fascinating history of witches and accusations of witchcraft in Pennsylvania. Discover the state’s only official witch trial, early European beliefs brought to Pennsylvania, stories of accused witches, folk magic, powwowers, hex doctors, curses, and the ways these traditions became part of Pennsylvania’s history. White is the University Archivist and Curator of Special Collections at Duquesne University and an adjunct professor of history at Duquesne University and La Roche University. He is the author of 11 books focusing on Pennsylvania history, folklore, and supernatural beliefs. PATTY WILSONAppalachian Folklore Known as the “Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania,” Patty Wilson has spent more than 30 years as a paranormal investigator and has written more than 30 books exploring Pennsylvania’s folklore, legends, folk medicine, and supernatural traditions.Wilson will take you into the fascinating world of Appalachian folklore, exploring the stories and traditions of the Allegheny Mountains. Hear tales of ghosts, monsters, giants, mysterious creatures, Native American legends, folk medicine, superstition, and magic, while discovering how a unique Appalachian culture developed through generations of storytelling and tradition. 🎟️ EVENT DETAILSAdmission: $10 per person Only 35 seats available! First come, first served. Tickets must be purchased through Zeffy.com. Tickets will not be reserved or held, and once all 35 seats are sold, no additional tickets will be available.QUESTIONS?📞 814-624-9211 📧 <a href="mailto:fortbedfordmuseum@gmail.com" target="_blank">fortbedfordmuseum@gmail.com</a> ONE EVENING • TWO AUTHORS • TWO FASCINATING PRESENTATIONSCome explore Pennsylvania’s strange and fascinating past through the eyes of two authors who have dedicated their careers to documenting the stories, beliefs, and traditions of the Keystone State.

Bedford Heritage Trust

Witches & Folklore of Pennsylvania

110 Fort Bedford Dr

General Admission

$10

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