Ket kentucky educational television 94,195 views 8. Whether the stories are read aloud to eager listening adolescents sitting by a campfire or read silently by the lone light next to the bed, the reader will become involved as if brown were right there, telling the story with her unique style and. More than evoking chills down the spine and cautious glances over ones shoulder, spooky stories create lasting bonds and memories between friends and family. Whether the stories are read aloud to eager listening adolescents sitting by a campfire or read silently. The ghost house books book series by multiple authors includes books ontario ghost stories ghost stories lone pine, scary stories. Experience the haunted tales and ghost stories at the seelbach hilton louisville, a luxury historic hotel in louisville, kentucky. The most haunted places in kentucky haunted rooms america. Homespun ghost stories and unexplained history by roberta simpson brown. Kit includes books, 1 dvd, 1 geist board game, 1 stack the bones game, 1 the haunting house. All of the tales are oral ghost narratives collected from ordinary residents of western kentucky. Often this kentucky lore is used during youth to test our bravery, and likely, stupidity. It was a beautiful home, and the rent was super affordable for the area. Visit the wku kentucky library and museum and university archives for more information.
Bob mackeys music world has been featured on the television series, ghost adventures, and is possibly the most haunted bar in the country. Daniel meyer, author of kentucky haunts presents local haunts iroquois, 1028, 6. Many of the stories were collected from elders by young people and are recounted exactly as they were gathered. Jesse james was a friend and cousin of the jailer in bardstown, and many have claimed to see his ghost laughing in good spirits at a tavern beside the jail. Two new books from university press of kentucky upk, spookiest stories ever. Little white men in kentucky a ghost story legends of america. Elizabeth ellis, kentucky born storyteller hamiltons book the storytelling tradition has long been an important piece of kentucky history and culture. Revealing stories, truths, and outright lies kentucky storyteller mary hamilton narrates a range of stories with the voice and creativity.
On this web site we will explore the dark and bloody grounda place where a rich history has created many superstitions and legends of death and ghosts that coexist with the living. One of the many hauntingly beautiful antebellum homes that dot the southern kentucky landscape, relics of another time. Kit includes books, 1 dvd, 1 geist board game, 1 stack the bones game, 1 the. It says that the kentucky headhunters had a rehearsal house in metcalfe county that was and is haunted, though they continued to jam there and wrote many of their hit songs there. Meet 10 ghosts from kentucky and their bonechilling stories. The storytelling tradition has long been an important piece of kentucky history and culture. Lexington ghost stories 2018 lexington public library. More kentucky ghost stories paperback january 1, 2000 by michael paul henson author 4. View videos about wku ghost stories wku was featured on syfys ghost hunters november 21, 2012 higher deaducation episode season 8, ep. Homespun ghost stories and unexplained history, beloved storytellers roberta simpson brown and lonnie e. An arrest, a kentucky ghost story is excerpted from the book present at a hanging and other ghost stories, by ambrose bierce, 19. Tales of kentucky ghosts is, in a way, the type of ghost story book that folklore presses rarely publish anymore.
Unlike many collections of favorite kentucky ghost stories you find on bookshelves, particularly around this spooky time of year, bales says his book is more for folks who want to try a little. Mar 17, 2020 id heard stories about elsewhere growing up. Ghost stories and scary american folklore from across the united states. Absolutely true ghost stories about shadowy figures, moving objects, strange voices, and other things that go bump in the night.
He tells the bewildering tale of the tragedy at devils hollow in kentucky. Oct 01, 2010 the bonechilling collection tales of kentucky ghosts presents more than 250 stories that do just that. Published in 1996 as a followup to tragedy at devils hollow and other kentucky ghost stories, this volume of macabre delights is perhaps even better than its predecessor, and almost certainly scarier. Brown present a thrilling collection of paranormal tales that will appeal to anyone looking for a friendly scare. This website uses cookies we use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. In most cases, the county is the only piece of identifying data were given, which renders further attempts at research pretty much useless. Plus, weird kentucky, a book that publishes stories of things that are weird in the state, featured some of ekus hauntings in it. We all heard scary stories growing up, causing most of us to fear things that went bump in the night.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He presents these suspensefilled stories just as he first heard or read them. Michael paul henson probably no section of the country can rightly claim more mystifying, more intriguing, or more enduring ghost stories and unexplained phenomena than kentucky with this statement, based on years of. Many involve places that can be dangerous without safety precautions, and sometimes with. Theres an actual twopage spread about the ghosts of eku, so. There are plenty of ghost stories, urban legends, and spooky places throughout the state of kentucky just waiting to be discovered. It was located in southeastern calloway county just off the shore of kentucky lake. Homespun ghost stories and unexplained history by roberta simpson brown and lonnie e. While youre in town, its also a great time to experience a different side of kentucky. A murder mystery of the gilded age by andrew young, and the perils of pearl bryan. My family often takes drives through the country side of oak grove. At 14 years of age, i was a rough and fearless boy and all the ghost stories in the world would not have kept me from my love of stonethrowing.
Kentucky has a few skeletons in the closet, and a few ghosts in the attic as well. One bridge in particular sticks out, the spray painted bridge on carter road. Learn more about the macabre case in the pearl bryan murder story by anthony w. Schultz is a singer with the trio, raison detre, and a teaching artist and performing artist on the kentucky arts councils rosters.
There are over 250 stories in ghosts across kentucky that are set in. Jan 23, 2009 one of the stories in montells book that could potentially be followed up on, however, is one on page 87. Ghosts across kentucky by william lynwood montell librarything. Home podcasts tales from the kentucky room lexington ghost stories 2018 lexington ghost stories 2018 jonathan coleman guest hosts this episode, and tells his favorite ghost stories from his popular lexington history walks. An arrest in kentucky a ghost story legends of america. Kentucky talking book library kentucky talking book library. Montell tells the story of a stormy night, shortly before henry clays death. Local author pens book on ghost hunting news somerset. Aug 26, 2016 ket kentucky educational television 94,195 views 8. A cryptic collection of 28 twisted tales, ghost stories of saskatchewan 3, and several more. Real ghost stories from kentucky, united states page 1. Tales of kentucky ghosts by william lynwood montell.
Michael paul henson probably no section of the country can rightly claim more mystifying, more intriguing, or more enduring ghost stories and unexplained phenomena than kentucky. This is the first book of kentucky ghost stories by acclaimed author michael paul henson. Kentucky hauntings by the talented authors roberta simpson brown and her husband, lonnie brown, is another book in their collection of ghost stories, legends, and folklore thats been passed down through the generations by word of mouth. Ive lamented more than once before about how the vast majority of ghost stories in william lynwood montells book haunted houses and family ghosts of kentucky dont contain much in the way of verifiable information.
These are the most recent ghost sightings in kentucky oak grove, kentucky this happened on carter road right off of huge hunter in oak grove, ky. It was a ritual that i had been repeating every night for about a month. Being a calloway county native, i heard most of the local folklore and ghost stories. In his new book, william lynwood montell has assembled an entertaining and diverse array of. A good ghost story can make your hair stand on end, your palms sweat, and your heart race. Tales of a local ghost hunter the louisville ghost hunters societys own rocknroll ghost hunter came to the charlestown library to share his tales of the hunt. The most i ever got was spooked friends and a bad case of the willies. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Folktales, legends, tall tales, and ghost stories hold a special place in the imaginations of inventive storytellers and captive listeners. An urban legend is basically a creepy ghost or monster story that has been passed down for generations.
Ghosts across kentucky really brings to life the folklore and beliefs of the residents, past and present, of kentucky. Haunted houses and family ghosts of kentucky ebook by. In the previous episode, we discussed the events that occurred at a farmhouse in rural kentucky during the summer of 1955, in which an entire family was. Learn about our history, as well as our ghostly happenings. I was really fascinated by the new variations of ghost stories that i had heard while growing up. Lexington ghost stories 2018 lexington ghost stories 2018 jonathan coleman guest hosts this episode, and tells his favorite ghost stories from his popular lexington history walks. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Ghosts across kentucky book by william lynwood montell. Meet 10 ghosts from kentucky and their bonechilling stories 1.
This book was published with the support of the kentucky humanities council as part of its new books for new readers project. Little white men in kentucky a ghost story legends of. The bonechilling collection tales of kentucky ghosts presents more than 250 stories that do just that. The seelbach hilton louisville historic hotels of america. Kentucky ghost stories kentucky department for libraries. Paperback published in 1996 as a followup to tragedy at devils hollow and other kentucky ghost stories, this volume of macabre delights is perhaps even better than its predecessor, and almost certainly scarier. Some stories made me quiver with delight while others made me snicker to myself, remembering the tales my greatgrandmother told.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Its a quick and interstitial read weather you believe in ghosts or not. In the introduction, william lynwood montell, professor emeritus of folk studies at western kentucky university, says that he began gathering stories for this book in 2007 from. Haunted houses and family ghosts of kentucky includes chilling tales such as that of the tan man of pike county, who trudges invisibly through a house accompanied by the smell of roses, and the famed gray lady of liberty hall in frankfort, a houseguest who never left.
Four seasons of kentucky ghosts and tales of kentucky ghosts, hope to haunt readers with creepy tales featuring bluegrass ghosts. A collection of ghost haunt stories accross kentucky dating as far back as the 1700s, allegedly 100% true. Probably no section of the country can rightly claim mo. However, in many cases, these frightening tales were just stories. The ditto house inn located in west point, was both a headquarters and a hospital for wounded soldiers during the civil. The true story of pearl bryans murder in fort thomas has captivated northern kentuckians for over a century, inspiring countless ghost stories and legends. Nov 03, 2019 in the previous episode, we discussed the events that occurred at a farmhouse in rural kentucky during the summer of 1955, in which an entire family was besieged by what they believed to be extra. Kentucky has been described as one of the most haunted among the southern states, being featured in books and television series. I spent several nights in asbury and old salem cemeteries looking to verify stories of creepy ghosts and various monsters. The hole in the floor is said to be a portal to hell. Oct 29, 2015 adapted from true ghost stories and eerie legends from americas most haunted neighborhood by david domine. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A walk though the specterfilled streets of west point, ky. See the complete ghost house books series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
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