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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

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We're closed Tuesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Wed, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 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

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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.

Tue, Nov 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
This month we will be reading, "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie.

Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
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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!

Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join MATS and Peterborough Town Library for an inspiring evening with author and illustrator Lita Judge as she discusses her newest book, "Old Blue Is My Home."

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.

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
**Class is FULL**

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan.

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.

Tue, Nov 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
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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.

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

Tue, Dec 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with us as we explore the different ways Jane Austen's novels have been adapted into feature-length films since the 1940s. 

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

Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us in the 1833 Room for the 12th Annual Holiday Trees in Peterborough! A beautiful holiday tradition featuring holiday trees and decor created by local organizations and businesses.

Sat, Dec 06, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us in the 1833 Room for the 12th Annual Holiday Trees in Peterborough! A beautiful holiday tradition featuring holiday trees and decor created by local organizations and businesses.

Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us in the 1833 Room for the 12th Annual Holiday Trees in Peterborough! A beautiful holiday tradition featuring holiday trees and decor created by local organizations and businesses.

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.

Tue, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Spread some holiday cheer by creating evergreen bouquets to share with our community alongside Kathy Birkebak of Birch Creek Flowers.

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!

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

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.

Tue, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday by reading her novel, "Persuasion".

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

Thu, Dec 18, 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.

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday by reading her novel, "Persuasion"

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

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

Wed, Dec 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.

Sat, Dec 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.

Wed, Jan 07, 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!

Sat, Jan 10, 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 15, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Wed, Jan 21, 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!

Sat, Jan 24, 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 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!

Sat, Feb 14, 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.