.png){kind=logo}
Ghost Stories to Scare the Dickens Out of You In-Person
In early Victorian England, ghost stories were told at Christmastime. The tradition of celebrating the dead at the end of October (now Halloween) had declined in England, but was still observed by the Irish and Scots, who brought it to America. In 1853, Charles Dickens began public readings of shortened versions of his books, and this event will carry on his story-reading traditions.
About the Presenter:
Kenneth Noll is a Professor Emeritus of Microbiology at the University of Connecticut and, as a hobby, has been performing in community theater near his home in Storrs, Connecticut for over 20 years. He took up portraying Charles Dickens as a way to spread cheer and good will during the Christmas Season. He also portrays Charles Darwin and General Israel Putnam in museums, schools, and community events.
Registration is optional, but encouraged.
- Date:
- Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Community Room
- Branch:
- Trumbull Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lectures & Presentations