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The Fort Bedford Museum hosts public lectures, book signings, and panel discussions exploring colonial history, frontier conflicts, regional African American history, and Revolutionary War genealogy.
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Featured Speaker: Patty Wilson, The “Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania”
Join Fort Bedford Museum for a spooky evening with author Patty Wilson, the “Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania,” as she dives into some of Pennsylvania's most fascinating haunted tales and paranormal events! Hear stories of ghosts, unexplained encounters, local legends, and other mysterious happenings from across the Keystone State. It's sure to be an entertaining evening filled with history, mystery, and plenty of chills!
Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location: Fort Bedford Museum (110 Fort Bedford Dr)
Tickets: $5 per person
Capacity: Only 35 spots available!
Book Signing: Books available for purchase
Ticketing: Order Online via Zeffy
Patty will have her popular books available for purchase (including Haunted Pennsylvania, Monsters of Pennsylvania, and The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories) and will be holding a book signing following the presentation. Come meet the author, get a signed copy of her work, and learn more about Pennsylvania's haunted history!
Support Fort Bedford Museum: 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Fort Bedford Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Bedford and the surrounding region.
Are you an author, historian, or educator interested in presenting at the Fort Bedford Museum? Or would you like to reserve seats for an upcoming talk? Reach out to our program coordinators today.
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