Kentucky Deceased: Hauntings of Frankfort

Can you measure your future by the palm of your hand? What exactly does "The Man Who Knows" know? Do ghosts have to pay taxes?
In this special episode, recorded live at Paul Sawyier Public Library, Dr. Eleanor Hasken-Wagner explains the practice of palmistry, the prolific history of palmists in Frankfort, and how the esoteric practice was embraced... and legislated.
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PALMISTS NAMED
Madam Watson
Madam Palmer, Palmist
The Mysterious Lady
Madam Margaret
Madam Elsie May
Madam Leona
Madam Reiner
Madam Gray
Madam Dean
Madam Loy
Lady Alice
Madam Florence
Madam Christiana
Madam Anna May
Madam D.
Madam Sleetwood
The Man Who Knows
Madam Gladys
Madam Dolores
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LINKS
Powerpoint from live presentation at Paul Sawyier Public Library
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CONTENT WARNING
Mentions of segregation and discrimination against Black people; mentions of discrimination and stereotyping of Gypsy, Traveller, and Romani people. 

Do you feel that chill in the air? Not yet? Well, one can dream.
Nonetheless! Spooky season is fast approaching, and Kentucky Deceased is preparing to release its fifth season! Prepare for stories about palmistry, moon phases, and murder ballads - all centered right here in your backyard of Frankfort, Kentucky.
UPCOMING MUSEUM EVENTS
Wednesday October 1, 6-9 pm: Second annual Museum After Dark. Join us at the Capital City Museum to enjoy a night market, live music, tarot and oracle readings, and free aura photography. Book readings here.
Thursday October 2, 7:30-9:30 pm: Murder and Mayhem Tour
Thursday, October 9, 7:30-9:30 pm: Murder and Mayhem Tour
Friday, October 10, 6:30-10 pm: Witches Night Out, a downtown Frankfort cocktail stroll. Dress up as the Leestown Witch!
Saturday, October 11, 1 pm: Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series at Paul Sawyier Public Library with Dr. Eleanor Hasken-Wagner presenting Odd and Unknown: Frankfort's Unexplainable Phoenomena & Academic Approaches to Consider.
Thursday, October 16, 7 pm: Storytelling night at Mortimer Bibb's featuring Dr. Eleanor Hasken-Wagner on Mothman
Saturday, October 18, 3-10:30 pm: Haunting on the Hill, with activities including kids trick-or-treating, a spooky trail, and an outdoor movie.
Thursday, October 23, 7:30-9:30 pm: Murder and Mayhem Tour
Saturday, October 25, 5-8 pm: Downtown Thriller Parade and Downtown Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 30, 7:30-9:30 pm: Murder and Mayhem Tour

The Capital City Museum is proud to announce its newest book will be available this week - Russ Hatter’s Franklin County Reference!  
It's the product of years of work that former city historian Russ Hatter has completed at the Capitol City Museum for a grant funded by the Franklin County fiscal court.
Join us for the release party at the Capital City Museum (325 Ann Street in Frankfort, KY) from 5-7 on Wednesday, February 26th. 
Book signing starts at 5, with a presentation at 6. See you there!

Dr. Eleanor Hasken-Wagner chats with Frankfort author Luke Hosley about his approach to crafting strange - yet familiar - worlds. Enjoy snippets of Hosley's sci-fi, small-town horror, and audio drama work in this season's finale episode of Kentucky Deceased.
LINKS
Time Before Crime
Into the Wallwood
The Lost Art Of Podcast
Author Facebook