Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Derby Public Library to host state history program

Spotlight on strange but true episodes
DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host the intriguing state history program, It Really
Happened in Connecticut at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

           Diana Ross McCain, Head of Research at the Connecticut Historical Society, will share several of the strange but true episodes featured in her books, It Happened in Connecticut and Mysterious Legends of New England. 
          Topics will include witchcraft trials and executions, a mysterious vagabond who walked his way into Connecticut wearing a 60-pound suit of leather, and a serial killer who inspired a hit movie. 

         Copies of McCain's books will be available for purchase and autographing after her presentation. Registration is requested.
         For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit
www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

       This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Direcgtor, Derby Public Library.

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