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The Haunted History of New England

2024-10-21 18:00:00 2024-10-21 19:30:00 America/New_York The Haunted History of New England Historical fact and legend come together to produce an interesting, fascinating and sometimes shocking look at New England hauntings. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Monday, October 21
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-21 18:00:00 2024-10-21 19:30:00 America/New_York The Haunted History of New England Historical fact and legend come together to produce an interesting, fascinating and sometimes shocking look at New England hauntings. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Historical fact and legend come together to produce an interesting, fascinating and sometimes shocking look at New England hauntings.

The Haunted History of New England presentation melds historical fact together with legend and myth to produce an interesting, fascinating and sometimes shocking new look at events that really happened and the stories of haunting that followed them.

The topics addressed in this presentation will be Mercy Brown "The Vampire" of Exeter Rhode Island, the cursed Freetown State Forest in Massachusetts, The horrors of  the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River Massachusetts, a haunted forest in the wilds of Connecticut, the ghostly happenings at Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire, and evidence of ghosts at the John Alden House in Duxbury Massachusetts.

About the Presenter:

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. Additionally, this past September, Chris 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.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens/Tweens | Families | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Talk | Family Event | Community |

TAGS: | History | Hauntings | Halloween |

Peterborough Town Library

Phone: 603-924-8040

Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed

About the branch

Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.

Upcoming events

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Sep 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Rescheduled
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, September 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for a community potted plant swap— a fun and friendly way to share your love of indoor plants.

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - River Terrace
With a space-themed routine featuring hits from Frank Sinatra and Bonnie Tyler!

Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for a community potted plant swap— a fun and friendly way to share your love of indoor plants.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
Register

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Program & Outreach Librarian Rebecca covers the highlights of our original 3-part Family Archiving 101 series in one beginner-friendly session.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join Interpretive Ranger Evan for an intro to this fun activity that gets you outside and exploring our community and beyond!

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An all ages Storytime with our rabbit friend, Snoopy!

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Our neighbor, Andrea Woolverton, believes it can. We drink more coffee than any other country, yet few of us understand how it gets from the jungle mountains to our morning cup.

Fri, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A collection of paintings by G.Albie Mason

Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
Register

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Ronny LeBlanc, star of Expedition Bigfoot and Paranormal Caught on Camera, for a captivating presentation exploring the real-life connection between Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters!

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
Register

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Estate planning is a critical step for anybody. This is true regardless of your age, wealth level, or financial expertise.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Mary Kronenwetter tells the story of wildlife conservationist Ernest Harold Baynes, fondly remembered in New Hampshire as our own Doctor Dolittle.

Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
Register

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through how to protect yourself and your information online.

Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Wager" by David Grann.

Fri, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for an evening of music, memories, connection - and hot cocoa - at Community Sing with Ken Sheldon!

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
Register

Tue, Oct 28, 10:20am - 11:00am
ConVal High School - Library
Read a book and discuss it as a group!

Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An all ages Storytime with our rabbit friend, Snoopy!

Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living in the Monadnock Region.

Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living in the Monadnock Region.

Thu, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through tips & tricks for buying a new device.

Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Wed, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An all ages Storytime with our rabbit friend, Snoopy!

Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will discuss tech highlights for 2025.

Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.