Kentucky Deceased: Hauntings of Frankfort

What makes a good ghost story?
In this special episode, recorded live at the Paul Sawyier Public Library as part of the Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series, Dr. Hasken-Wagner presents some of Frankfort's odd phenomena from the historical record and invites consideration for how to approach these bizarre occurrences as a folklorist and historian. Not strictly storytelling, not strictly debunking, and not strictly verification, this presentation offers tools for handling the weirder moments from our past. 
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LINKS
Watch the full video of this lecture on Cable 10's YouTube channel, and browse past and upcoming Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series presentations on the Paul Sawyier Public Library's website.
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CONTENT WARNING
- Brief mention of domestic violence (used as an example in an academic context)
- Discussion of animal death and harm (in “Dog Eater” folk legend)

Discover why some gardeners swear by planting beans “in the arms” and how the stars may favor your green thumb - or even determine the best day to get a haircut.
Dr. Eleanor Hasken-Wagner speaks with Berea College's Dr. Sarah Hall, author of Sown in the Stars, about the practice of agricultural timing based on lunar and astrological cycles. Dr. Hall reveals how generations of farmers and gardeners have consulted almanacs and homemade calendars to determine when to sow and when to reap. 
Thanks to S.G. Goodman for the use of her song, Heat Lightning, off the album Planting By The Signs.
The oral histories collected by Dr. Hall and archived with Berea College are available to listen to here.

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