Virtual - Massachusetts' Paranormal Past: The Haunted History of Massachusetts

Friday, October 44:00—5:00 PMZoom

This one-hour slide presentation, led by Christopher Daley, combines contemporary photographs of various sites with historical images to create a captivating narrative. It weaves together historical facts, legends, and myths, offering a fresh and intriguing perspective on real events and the haunting tales that emerged from them.

The lecture covers the following topics:

  • The Haunted Hoosac Tunnel (North Adams & Florida)
  • The Curse of Giles Corey (Salem)
  • The Old Pilgrim Burial Ground (Plymouth)
  • The Ghost of the Eunice Williams Bridge (Greenfield)

Christopher Daley has been speaking all over New England for the past 30 years and virtually via Zoom throughout the United States for the past two years on historical topics of interest; at libraries, historical societies, schools and all sorts of clubs and organizations!

He holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Bridgewater State University in Political Science and History. He was formerly the President of the Pembroke Historical Society and Chairman of the Pembroke Historical Commission. He was also a docent at the John Alden House Historic Site as well as Coordinator of Educational Outreach.  Chris recently retired from his position as history teacher in the Silver Lake Regional School System in Kingston, Massachusetts after teaching for 25 years.

Chris has written several articles on varied historical topics for local publications and has written his first book entitled "Murder and Mayhem in Boston: Historic Crimes in the Hub.” Chris has also served as historical consultant on the Sacco-Vanzetti Case for the Travel Channel's program "Time Traveling with Brian Unger." He also appeared in two episodes of the Travel Channel's "Kindred Spirits" in the capacity of historian on shows about the Lizzie Borden Case.

Chris' wife Cathy is his fellow researcher and travels along as DaleyHistory's Professional Photographer. Christopher and his wife reside in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

NOTE: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link in their confirmation email. REGISTER 

This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Sharon Public Library.


FREE

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