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The Curse of Kaskaskia

The Curse of Kaskaskia

Presented by Shane Wagner.  “Ghosts by the Riverside: The Haunted History of Chester and Old Kaskaskia” presented by Shane Wagner who will highlight the origins of the Curse of Kaskaskia and the Haunting of Chester’s historic Landmark building along with some of the local ghost stories which are nearly 300 years old.  With a recorded history stretching back to the late 17th Century, the Middle Mississippi Valley has a great tradition of folklore through the ages!  Today’s program is based on the book, “Ghosts by the Riverside: The Haunted History of Chester and Old Kaskaskia” a study of the origins of various folk legends in the Chester area which was released by Shane Wagner and the Chester Public Library in 2018.  

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Date

Oct 02 2021
Expired!

Time

1:30 pm

Cost

Free

Location

Monroe County History Museum
724 Elaine Dr, Waterloo IL 62298
Category

Organizer

Monroe County History Museum
Phone
618-939-5545
Website
http://www.monroecountyhistorymuseum.org
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