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Filson’s Haunting Fireside Stories

Date: October 27, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Ave., Louisville

Due to the chance of rain, this event has been moved indoors at Oxmoor.

Advance Tickets: $15 for members, $18 for non-members
Day of: $20 for all
Kids 12 and Under are free


Join the Filson Historical Society for a haunting storytelling event at Oxmoor Farm. Participants will enjoy stories in the Oxmoor library and light refreshments will be provided. With the increasing chance of rain, the event will move indoors to the Oxmoor library.

Octavia Sexton is a vibrant and engaging professional storyteller specializing in the oral traditions of Appalachia. She weaves tales derived from a number of Appalachian roots, including folktales and the haunted “haint” tales from Eastern Kentucky that will chill you to the bone.

Thomas Freese is a professional storyteller, author, artist, teaching artist and musician. Mr. Freese has authored 11 books including 9 books of ghostly tales. His spooky repertoire for performances includes true tales of invisible friends, Civil War ghosts, witches, and final visits from loved ones.