Magic and Mystery
Esoterica Talks
Love Never Dies:
Haunting Valloween Love Stories.
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us for an evening of ghost stories that blend spine-tingling regional chills with classic tales of eternal love.
Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone who loves a mix of spooky and sweet, this event will explore tragic romances, and the ethereal embrace of love that transcends the grave, as well as some local favorites from York County.
Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or eternally devoted to the pursuit of the paranormal, this enchanting night promises to leave you with goosebumps—and maybe even a warm heart.
Bring someone special and discover the haunting side of Valentine’s Day at these times and locations:
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Feb 7, 7pm, Gettysburg, PA ~ Love Never Dies: An Evening of Valloween Ghost Stories at The Haunted Orphanage/Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours ~ Tickets, $35
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Feb 15, 6pm - Hanover, PA ~ Love Never Dies: An Evening of Valloween Ghost Stories at The Serpents Key, Tickets $35
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Feb 16, 6pm - Railroad, PA ~ Love Never Dies: An Evening of Valloween Ghost Stories at AleCraft Brewery, {NEW LOCATION} ticket includes one drink, Tickets, $40
History of Pennsylvania Witches
Gather your magic and join Rissa on a journey through time as we visit a Quaker court; wander the woods to gather healing herbs; stand at the Lancaster gallows; meet mysterious beasts by the river; sit across the table from most-wanted palm readers; and come all the way into the 1920s for a world-famous case of murder and betrayal.
Every state has a story when it comes to witchcraft; Pennsylvania is no exception. While the Keystone state has no claims like Salem (thankfully), we have significant legends and lore. The history of witches is often a closer look at a place's way of seeing women and people from other cultures in past communities. This is where our evening begins...
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Feb 1, 6pm, Lancaster, PA ~ History of Pennsylvania Witches at The 9 Collective, Tickets SOLD OUT
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March 2, 3pm, Mechanicsburg, PA ~ History of Pennsylvania Witches at the Bewitching Moon, Tickets: $40
Bring the magic to your group or business. In addition to ghosts, Rissa also offers deeply researched programs with a list of previous sell-out performances...
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History of Pennsylvania Witches
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Wander in the Woods: Pennsylvania's Cryptids
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History of Superstitions
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Full Moon Lore
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13 UnMerry Monsters/A Creepy Little Christmas
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Love Never Dies: Hauntimg Valloween Stories
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Grave Obsessions:Victorian Death Rituals
She can create team-building experiences for your company, fundraising entertainment for your charity, or a personalized set of Campfire Stories, including the customized, researched history of your space or property.
About the Tours
Starting again April 13
!Downtown York Ghost Tour
Long overlooked by fans of the paranormal and mystical, historically edgy York, PA, finally gets its due. After decades in the shadow of neighbors like Gettysburg and Lancaster, York steps up to take its rightful place in the world of mystery and mayhem with Rissa's well-researched haunted history walk.
Set in the rich history of downtown York City, the program flows from Native times into the 1970s, with stories of ghosts, witchcraft, fortune tellers, urban legends, and nearby monsters.
Starting again May 23
Ghouls' Night Out is a ladies-only evening that focuses on the female hauntings of York, as well as remarkable women in York's story. Bring your gal pals, sisters, moms, aunts, or other female-identifying friends for tales of York's many feminine ghosts, as well as the fascinating women's history of our town.
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Have you heard about Catherine, wife of the town pharmacist who still walks the shop?
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Did you know York denied women's suffrage in 1915?
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Or that the wife of a famous Black business owner from York strongly contributed to the nation's love for Christmas trees?
This is not the usual haunted history walk, this is HERstory!
Dates for Spring 2025 will be announced in March!
The Channel
Can't get enough of the mystery? Rissa has been collecting ghost stories and other supernatural lore from PA residents and creating YouTube shorts. The channel, called Listentomeinthedark, grows each week with more brief ~and true~ stories from Pennsylvania residents. Want to share your story? Please email Rissa.
