Nefarious New England with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · Forbes Library · Northampton, MA
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Coolidge Museum. The New England States are full of weird. From Betty and Barney Hill's 1961 reported alien abduction to vampires in Rhode Island, a wealth of spooky tales are known all over the Northeast. In this presentation, we look at some of the most famous cases from each state and tell the tales that have entertained generations of New Englanders. Decide for yourself if you ought to sleep with the lights on. About the presenter: Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe's dad took her to her first Star Trek convention as a child, sealing her future as a card-carrying geek. By day, she is a librarian in Springfield, MA. In her secret Identity as Geekgal, she tours New England, lecturing on various aspects of geek culture. She's performed for all types of venues, from the Norman Rockwell Museum to Anime Boston. Her favorite creature is Mothman, she takes her Earl Grey hot, and she hopes to retire to her very own hobbit hole someday.
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