It has been almost one-year since the untimely passing of Mary Strong and her memory is still very much alive. The debacle that occurred on the night of her wake and funeral has caused quite a stir among the local towns people. The community has become divided in its assessment of frightening events occurring within the woods during recent years.

Visitors paying their last respects a year ago, have expressed extreme disgust over the ruckus that occurred during the procession of Mary Strong to her final resting place. Witnesses tell tales of a corpse gone missing, with a drunken minister to blame. Others have insisted that it was a ghost seen carrying the lifeless body of Mary back to her rightful resting place in the family plot. These reports of ghostly apparitions have been further substantiated by visitors who witnessed other strange events in the woods adjacent to the Strong-Porter Homestead

During the months immediately following Mary's funeral things were unusually calm. That is up until a couple months ago (on what would have been Mary's Birthday) when young Lucy was attacked by something while gardening near the forest. The attack left her completely insane. The next tragedy occurred a month ago when Jon's wife died mysteriously

In response, we have invited you to come celebrate the Fall Harvest at Strong-Porter and hopefully, remove negativity surrounding this property

Join us for a Hauntingly Enchanted Evening and embark on a lantern tour of the Strong Estate. Transport yourself to a time when the supernatural was a part of everyday life - when malevolent spirits wandered the earth. Sit for a spell in the tavern for refreshments and period entertainment. Learn of the strange happenings afflicting the Strong Family including the untimely death of beloved Mary. Tour the haunted woods where restless spirits lurk awaiting their next victims

Reservations Required: On Friday and Saturday, October 17-18, 2008, Time Slots are available every half hour with the last group departing at 9:30pm. This event is limited to 15 people per group and will sell out quickly!!! Please dress appropriately for outdoor excursion through the woods

For Reservations Please Call: (860) 498-0040

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A Hauntingly Enchanted Evening is presented by The Coventry Historical Society in conjunction with the "Ghouls" from Graveside Manor. The following area businesses have supported this event and we encourage you to use their goods and services:

Event Makeup Provided by Anna M. Sideris: Allure Hair Studio (860) 742-4444

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