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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
We're closed Monday September 02
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 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

Tue, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
There’s a NEW book club at the library! Join us for a casual meet-and-greet with snacks and fun conversation.

Wed, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

Sat, Sep 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.

Mon, Sep 16, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom,1833 Room
Presented by the AARP New Hampshire Speakers Bureau. Practical, easy-to-follow downsizing and decluttering tips to get your home and office organized!

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!

Wed, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for a stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Sep 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Learn the art of flower pressing with Program & Outreach Librarian, Rebecca!

Mon, Sep 23, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim will give an introduction to AI and ChatGPT

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!

Wed, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for a stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Inez McDermott tells the "story" of the Old Man and the role the Profile played in shaping and establishing New Hampshire's identity.

Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Trust" by Hernan Diaz.

Sat, Sep 28, 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 30, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for a stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make your own bath bombs with Program & Outreach Librarian, Rebecca!

Mon, Oct 07, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

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

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.

Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for a stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 17, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Mon, Oct 21, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Historical fact and legend come together to produce an interesting, fascinating and sometimes shocking look at New England hauntings.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through how to protect yourself and your information online.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for a stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Sat, Oct 26, 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 28, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
NH based Filmmaker, Adventurer, and Cryptozoology researcher Aleksandar Petakov, explores strange encounters and sightings of Bigfoot across the state.

Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Mon, Nov 04, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Wed, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Learn about one of the oldest Native American sites in New England, and the Paleoindians, whose social network that extended across much of northeastern North America.

Sat, Nov 09, 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 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.

Thu, Nov 14, 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!

Mon, Nov 18, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 21, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Sat, Nov 23, 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 25, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Mon, Dec 02, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!