October 15: Virtual Talk – “Haunted lighthouses of New England” at the Milton Public Library

Author and Historian Jeremy D’Entremont will be the speaker for a virtual talk to celebrate all things spooky to acknowledge upcoming Halloween, which our host, Jean Hlady. always enjoys. The program, scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be held via Zoom, and it is called: “Haunted Lighthouses of New England.” Lighthouses are picturesque icons that remind us our rich maritime history, but they also have a “dark side.” Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand, as confirmed by the many horror stories and movies that have utilized lighthouses as their settings.

This presentation will focus on some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the lovelorn spirit known as “Ernie” at Connecticut’s New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine’s Seguin Light.

And there will be more fascinating tales, as told to us by Mr. D’Entremont, who is the historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, a former president of the American Lighthouse Foundation, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. For more details and to sign up in advance to receive the zoom link, use this link: tinyurl.com/zj8fvmmk

And Happy Halloween everyone!

For questions about this event, call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964. This event is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

These events are free and open to all.

Please consider visiting us in October!