Event box

Dark History III: Black Widows and the Devil’s Luck

Dark History III: Black Widows and the Devil’s Luck In-Person / Online

Dark History III: Black Widows and the Devil’s Luck
The third installment of the Dark History series, this program features more true stories of bloodshed and misfortune in southeastern Pennsylvania. Explore mysterious shipwrecks with ties to Pennsylvania as well as a criminal poison ring that may have killed over 100 people. Learn about how mental illness and abuse may have driven one 19th century woman to commit a terrible crime.

Presenter:  Jennifer L. Green

Jennifer L. Green graduated from University of Delaware with majors in anthropology and history, and earned her Master's degree in American History at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She has conducted research and written for websites like ExplorePAHistory.com and the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia, and has worked at historic sites throughout Chester and Delaware counties.

She lives in northern Delaware with her husband and one very fluffy dog.

Date:
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
TPL King Meeting Room
:
Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration has closed.

Event Organizer

Sam Sorensen

More events like this...