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Join me for a fascinating conversation with folklorist, author, public historian, herbalist, and storyteller Rissa Miller as we explore the strange, mysterious, and sometimes haunting stories woven into Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.

From the folklore and local legends of Pennsylvania to ghosts, witchcraft, cryptids, and forgotten traditions, Rissa reveals how the stories passed down through generations reflect the history, fears, and beliefs of the communities that keep them alive. We’ll also explore a haunted arcade in York, Pennsylvania, and the eerie tales that make familiar places feel a little less ordinary.

With years of experience researching local history and leading ghost tours, Rissa offers a unique perspective on the line between documented history and the legends that grow around it. Do ghost stories need to be true to matter? Why do certain legends endure while others fade away? And what can the stories we tell about the supernatural reveal about ourselves?

Tune in for an intriguing journey into Pennsylvania folklore, haunted places, regional legends, and the enduring power of the unexplained.

Rissa's Links:

https://www.teaandsmoke.com/

Rissa's Books:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/goodnight-poet-poems-to-share-at-bedtime-rissa-a-miller/0036b68253a973b2?ean=9781732615267&bkshp-astro=t

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/room-with-a-boo-rissa-miller/1148539317

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