November 2020 News 1

November 2020--Superstitions have a long history and cross many cultures. The number 13 has always thought to be an unlucky number. Probably the most popular superstition in America is the bad luck associated with Friday the 13th. For those wishing to flaunt fate and celebrate this most superstitious of all days and a host of superstitions that go along with it, Hearthside Museum is providing a fun evening of "Black Cats, Broken Mirrors & Friday the 13th," that will take place on Friday, November 13th. But, superstitions are also about good luck, like the number seven, and the event explores both kinds of superstitions. This virtual event begins with a pick up of a prepared supper box beforehand at Hearthside to bring home to enjoy the array of seven "lucky" foods packed inside. Upon arriving at Hearthside for the pick up, there will be a number of unlucky superstitions displayed.

The program gets underway at 7:13 p.m. for guests at their home computer. Following a game on superstitions, the featured virtual presentation will be given by Carl Johnson, paranormal investigator, noted demonologist, and history enthusiast, as he delves into the origins of many superstitions. The "Paraskavedekatriaphobia" event---fear of Friday the 13th--will conclude with Carl's dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe's most memorable and chilling tale, "The Black Cat."

Tickets must be purchased in advance by November 8th and are available through Hearthside's website, hearthsidehouse.org. The cost is $13.70 per person.

Hearthside is located at 677 Great Road, Lincoln. The house museum is operated by the Friends of Hearthside and proceeds from this event support the ongoing history programming at Hearthside and the Great Road Heritage Campus at Chase Farm Park. For questions, call Hearthside at 726-0597.